STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL


    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 power switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the power switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal Click here.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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

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  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A0003YL

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. A0005HQ

      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.

  9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A000967

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

    2. A0003UK

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

  10. 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. A0003TI

      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 sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

      • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

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

  11. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A0006DT

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

    2. A0007AKE06
      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.

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0006BD

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

  13. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY


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

    2. A0009KK

      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    3. A0007GE

      Disengage the clamp.

    4. A0008UP

      Remove the bolt to separate the ground wire.

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

  14. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A0009BUE05
      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.