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 engine switch is turned off.

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

    3. Turn the engine 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

  5. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


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

    2. w/ Steering Heater:


      1. A01G5HW

        Disconnect the connector.

    3. A01G4KOE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

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

    5. A01G6J0E01
      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 LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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


    1. A01G68E

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. A01G4YC

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

    3. A01G7G8

      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.

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


    1. A01G60O

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. A01G6SZ

      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.

  10. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01G4C5

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

    2. A01G73J

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

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

    Note


    • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).

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

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


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

    2. A01G8RB

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

  12. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G45D

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

    2. A01G5H5E01
      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.

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


    1. A01G7VS

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

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


    1. A01G9P2

      Remove the bolt.

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

  15. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)


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

    2. A01G898

      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    3. A01G8MN

      Disengage the clamp.

    4. A01G5KE

      Remove the bolt to separate the ground wire.

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

  16. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


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

    2. A01G742

      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    3. A01G9M8

      Disengage the clamp.

    4. A01G54H

      Remove the bolt to separate the ground wire.

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

  17. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G4RTE01
      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.