CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.
TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING PAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Fully extend and tilt up the steering wheel.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
| *1 | Turn |
| *2 | Hold |
| *3 | SST |
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
Note
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Note
Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the lower steering column cover to break.
Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and 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 claw to disengage it.
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 COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
Turn back the floor carpet, and remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.
SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt.
Note
Do not separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft.
Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY
Separate the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.
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.
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.
Note
Do not release the tilt lever when the steering post assembly is not installed on the vehicle.
Do not drop or strike the steering post assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.
Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.