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 the steering column Click here.
PROCEDURE
FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
REMOVE STEERING PAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| *a | 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.
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
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 NO. 1 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT (w/o Steering Pad Switch)
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the 4 claws and 4 guides and remove the No. 1 steering wheel ornament from the steering wheel assembly.
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Steering Pad Switch)
w/o Shift Paddle Switch:
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the clamp from the steering wheel assembly. (w/ Telephone)
Disengage the 4 claws and 4 guides and remove the steering pad switch assembly from the steering wheel assembly.
w/ Shift Paddle Switch:
Disconnect the connector from the No. 1 switch wire.
Disengage the clamp from the steering wheel assembly.
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the 4 claws and 4 guides and remove the steering pad switch assembly from the steering wheel assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 SWITCH WIRE (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)
Disengage the clamp from the steering wheel assembly.
Disconnect the connector from the No. 1 switch wire and remove the No. 2 switch wire.
REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)
REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH WIRE (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL LOWER BOSS COVER
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the steering wheel lower boss cover.