STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY(for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column Click here.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note


    • After the engine switch is turned off, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

    Click here

  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

    Click here

  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

    Click here

  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01X298

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Detach the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

  8. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01X2SD

      Detach the 4 clips.

    2. Detach the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.

  9. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch with spiral cable.

    2. A01X6PC

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clamp and remove the combination switch with spiral cable from the steering column.

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL CUSHION

    Click here

  11. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

    Click here

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

    Click here

  14. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

    Click here

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Multi-information Display)

    Click here

  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Multi-information Display)

    Click here

  17. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Floor Under Cover)

    Click here

  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

  19. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

    Click here

  20. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

    Click here

  21. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE

    Click here

  22. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag)

    Click here

  23. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)

    Click here

  24. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS PROTECTOR AND WIRE HARNESS


    1. B001WMU

      Detach the 2 claws to disconnect the wire harness protector and wire harness.

  25. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  26. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


    1. B001X9CE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and the steering column.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. w/o Entry and Start System:


      1. A01X3WZ

        Remove the 4 nuts and steering column.

    4. w/ Entry and Start System:


      1. A01X1BU

        Remove the 4 nuts and steering column.

  27. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  28. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B001X2QE05
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.

    2. Remove the bolt, and then pull out the intermediate shaft toward the inside of the vehicle.

  29. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B00201Z

      Hold the clamp with needle nose pliers, then insert a screwdriver and turn it in the direction shown in the illustration to remove the clamp of the steering column hole cover.

    2. B001XXI

      Remove the 4 bolts and nut with the steering column hole cover from the vehicle.

  30. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT


    1. B00204IE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Loosen the bolt and remove the No. 2 intermediate shaft.

      Note

      It is possible to install the intermediate shaft to the same position it was removed from without placing matchmarks due to the dust cover part labeled A. Therefore, do not remove the dust cover from the steering link.

      Tech Tips

      If the dust cover is removed/installed or replaced, place matchmarks on the dust cover and steering link.