CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.
PRECAUTION
Note
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING PAD
Tech Tips
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the steering pad Click here.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Matchmark |
Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
| *1 | Turn |
| *2 | Hold |
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
Note
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Note
Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.
Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 4 claws.
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.
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.
| *1 | Service Hole | *2 | Protective Tape |
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Disengage the 2 claws and 2 pins to remove the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
| *1 | Clamp |
| *2 | Claw |
Using pliers, expand the clamp.
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.
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the driver side knee airbag assembly Click here.
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the upper instrument panel assembly Click here.
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
Tech Tips
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the brake pedal support assembly Click here.
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
Tech Tips
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the brake pedal support assembly Click here.
REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Remove the 3 clips and the No. 1 heater to register duct.
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
Turn back the floor carpet.
Remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.
SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft.
Note
Do not separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
Remove the bolt.
Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.
Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
Tech Tips
As shown in the illustration, turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.
Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN PROTECTOR (for RHD)
Remove the bolt and No. 1 steering column protector from the steering column assembly.