STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      Note

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing this operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation disables the auto tilt away function when the ignition switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the ignition switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

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

      Note

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

  3. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

  5. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY


  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. B000J5KE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

    4. B000LVWE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)


    1. B000N47

      Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)


    1. B000MCM

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  9. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)


    1. B000HXQ

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)


    1. B000HH8

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

    2. B000MY7

      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

  11. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)


    1. B000H4N

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

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


    1. B000MW9

      Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

    2. w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:


      1. B000KQ0

        Disengage the 5 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.

    3. w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:


      1. B000KAO

        Disengage the 4 claws, 7 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.

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


  14. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. B000HK8

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. B000MXP

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 2 claws.

    3. B000IP6

      Insert a finger into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw and remove the lower steering column cover.

  15. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. B000KMX

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. B000LCT

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

      Note

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

  16. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. B000H6B

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides from the upper steering column cover.

    2. B000MIJ

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the upper steering column cover.

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


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

    2. B000LYW

      Disengage the 3 claws to remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering post assembly.

      Note


      • Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.

      • Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.

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

  18. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B000MBD

      Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.

    2. B000M9UE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering link assembly.

    3. Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

  19. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. for TMC, TMMR Made:


      1. B000K09E01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Guide
        *2 Clamp
        *3 Claw

        Disengage the wire harness clamp from the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

      2. Disconnect the connector from the footwell light.

      3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and guide.

        Note

        Do not lift the claw excessively.

        Tech Tips

        When disengaging each claw, insert a screwdriver under the end of the claw and lift it gently.

      4. Disengage the clamp to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

    2. for TMMK Made:


      1. B000LOSE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Guide
        *2 Claw

        Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

        Note

        Do not lift the claw excessively.

        Tech Tips

        When disengaging each claw, insert a screwdriver under the end of the claw and lift it gently.

  20. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. B000N1J

      Disconnect the connector from the footwell light.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

  21. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.

    2. B000H8J

      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    3. B000LP9

      Disengage the clamp.

    4. for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column


      1. B000KNR

        Remove the bolt to separate the ground wire.

      2. Remove the 4 nuts and the steering post assembly.

    5. for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column


      1. B000J2W

        Remove the bolt to separate the ground wire.

      2. Remove the 4 nuts and the steering post assembly.

  22. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B000HMYE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

      Note

      Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering post assembly.

    3. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.