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
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.
POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
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.
REMOVE STEERING PAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER SUPPORT (w/ Power Switch)
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the steering column cover support.
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Remove the 3 screws.
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Disengage the claw and remove the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect all the connectors from the combination switch assembly.
| *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.
REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Power Switch)
REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
Remove the 2 clips and the column hole cover silencer sheet.
REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *1 | No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly |
| *2 | Steering Sliding Yoke Sub-assembly |
| *a | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.
Place matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the steering link assembly.
Loosen bolt A.
Remove bolt B, bolt C and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Disengage the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.
Disconnect the 2 steering column assembly connectors from the power steering ECU assembly.
Disconnect all the connectors and disengage all the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and the steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.