STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. REMOVE STEERING PAD

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  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A0043AGE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

    4. A0043POE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  4. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note

    Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.


    1. A00404U

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 4 claws.

    2. A00422S

      Insert 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.

    3. Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into each service hole to disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

      A0043MWE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Service Hole *b Protective Tape

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  5. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A0041E6

      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 pins to remove the upper steering column cover.

  6. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. A0041N8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Claw

      Using pliers, expand the clamp.

    3. While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  7. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  8. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  9. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  10. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT


    1. A0041EN

      Remove the 3 clips and the No. 1 heater to register duct.

  11. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0041V6

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  12. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET


    1. A00428C

      Turn back the floor carpet.

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

  13. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A0043WYE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.

  14. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY


    1. A0040DDE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock of the Lock Lever
      *2 Lock Lever

      Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.

    2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

      Tech Tips

      As shown in the illustration, pull out the lock of the lock lever and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.

    3. A004260

      Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

    4. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.

    5. A00441U

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.

  15. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A0043EXE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

    2. Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

  16. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN PROTECTOR (for RHD)


    1. A0042N8

      Remove the bolt and No. 1 steering column protector from the steering column assembly.