PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
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.
Disable the Autoaway/Return function by changing the customize parameter Click here.
Note
Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the Autoaway/Return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.
Tech Tips
Performing the above operation causes the Autoaway/Return function to be disabled 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.
Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering wheel cover.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering wheel cover.
REMOVE STEERING PAD
Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel, as shown in the illustration. Then support the steering pad with one hand.
Note
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the horn connector.
Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Remove the steering wheel set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Remove the 3 screws.
Detach the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
Note
Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Detach the 4 clips.
Detach the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering sensor.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering sensor.
Detach the 6 claws and remove the spiral cable from the steering sensor.
REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Detach the 6 claws and remove the steering angle sensor.