PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE STEERING PAD
Check that the engine switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected 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.
Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the circumference groove catches on the screw case.
Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly.
Note
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the airbag connector from the steering pad.
Note
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the horn connector to remove the steering pad.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
Install SST to the steering wheel assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Note
Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the lower steering column cover to break.
Release the tilt and telescopic lever, and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.
Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 2 claws.
Note
Completely disengage the claws.
Use your fingers to disengage the claw through the tilt lever opening on the lower steering column cover.
Tech Tips
Spread the claw to disengage it.
Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into each service hole to disengage the 2 claws, and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Disengage the claw and the 2 pins, and separate the upper steering column cover from the steering column assembly.
Disengage the 4 clips and 2 claws to remove the upper steering column cover from the lower instrument cover.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE
Disengage the 6 claws and 2 pins to remove the spiral cable from the steering angle sensor.