STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

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2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the 2 screws.

   2. 

      Disengage the 5 claws and remove the steering column cover (lower).

   3. 

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover (upper).

6. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

   Note

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   • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.

   • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.

   • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

   
   

   1. Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

   2. 

      *a	Clamp
      *b	Claw

      Using pliers, expand the clamp.

   3. While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

7. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

   
   

   1. Turn back the floor carpet.

   2. 

      Remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.

8. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

   
   
   1. 

      *a

      Matchmark

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

   2. Remove the bolt.

   3. Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

9. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

   
   
   1. 

      *a

      Matchmark

      Remove the bolt and slide the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

      Note

      Do not separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

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

   3. Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

10. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

    
    

    • for LHD: Click here

    • for RHD: Click here

11. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY

    
    

    • for Hatchback, Wagon: Click here

    • for Sedan: Click here

12. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)

    
    

    • for Hatchback LHD, Wagon LHD: Click here

    • for Hatchback RHD, Wagon RHD: Click here

    • for Sedan LHD: Click here

    • for Sedan RHD: Click here

13. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)

    
    

    • for Hatchback LHD, Wagon LHD: Click here

    • for Hatchback RHD, Wagon RHD: Click here

    • for Sedan LHD: Click here

    • for Sedan RHD: Click here

14. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)

    
    

    1. w/ Instrument Panel Under Cover:

       
       

       • for Hatchback, Wagon: Click here

       • for Sedan: Click here

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

    
    

    • for Hatchback, Wagon: Click here

    • for Sedan: Click here

16. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag)

    
    

    • for Hatchback, Wagon: Click here

    • for Sedan: Click here

17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. 

       Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    2. Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.

    3. Disconnect each connector and disengage each wire harness clamp from the steering column assembly.

    4. 

       Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.