PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
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.
Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the battery negative (-) terminal.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.
Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.
Remove the screw.
Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)
Release the tilt and telescopic lever, and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
Lock the tilt and telescopic lever
Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.
Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.
Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws.
Insert your fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws.
Tech Tips
Spread the claws to disengage them.
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the instrument cluster finish panel assembly from the upper steering column cover.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH (for RHD)
for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LHD Click here.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect each connector.
Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
If the claw is pulled with excessive force, it may break.