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 wheel Click here.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. 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 turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

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

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER


    1. A01XCCA

      Remove the 2 screws.

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

  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER


    1. A01XM3Y

      Detach the 4 clips.

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

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


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

    2. A01XK4Y

      Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Then remove the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  8. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Transponder Key)

    Click here

  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Knee Airbag)

    Click here

  10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Knee Airbag)

    Click here

  11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


    1. Detach the claws and remove the wire harness protector and wire harness.

    2. B001GUHE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering column.

    3. Remove the bolt.

    4. A01XEO1

      Remove the 4 nuts and steering column.

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT FENDER APRON TO FRAME SEAL LH

    Click here

  13. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B001D9ZE08
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

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

  14. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001DZ7

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

  15. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001E0PE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

    2. Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.