STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY(for LHD) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD

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  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER SUPPORT (w/ Power Switch)


    1. A004G9P

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the steering column cover support.

  7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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    1. Remove the 3 screws.

    2. A004E92

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.

  8. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    A004EN8

    1. Disengage the claw and remove the upper steering column cover.

  9. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect all the connectors from the combination switch assembly.

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      *a Loosen The Clamp
      *b Raise The Claw

      Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column assembly.

  10. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Power Switch)

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  11. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET


    1. A004F41

      Remove the 2 clips and the column hole cover silencer sheet.

  12. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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    *1 No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
    *2 Steering Sliding Yoke Sub-assembly
    *a Matchmark

    1. Place matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.

    2. Place matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the steering link assembly.

    3. Loosen bolt A.

    4. Remove bolt B, bolt C and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

  13. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


    1. A004G56

      Disengage the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.

    2. Disconnect the 2 steering column assembly connectors from the power steering ECU assembly.

    3. Disconnect all the connectors and disengage all the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.

    4. A004FUN

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and the steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.