STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION:

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


  1. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. REMOVE STEERING PAD

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  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Fully extend and tilt up the steering wheel.

    2. A003RQTE02
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      *1 Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

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

    4. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

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      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold
      *3 SST

      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 (center bolt) before use.

  4. 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.


    1. A003SMJ

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

    2. A003UDH

      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.

    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.

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      *1 Service Hole *2 Protective Tape

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  5. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A003SQV

      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.

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      *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 COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET


    1. A003UTV

      Turn back the floor carpet, and remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.

  8. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A003U01

      Remove the bolt.

      Note

      Do not separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.

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      *1 Matchmark

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

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

  9. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  10. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  11. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  12. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY


    1. A003U5V

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

    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. A003URM

      Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

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

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      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.

  13. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A003ULQ

      Remove the bolt.

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      *1 Matchmark

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

    3. Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.