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 the steering column Click here

Note

Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      Note

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation causes the auto tilt away function to be disabled when the power switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the power switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      Note

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera)


    1. Remove the 3 screws.

    2. A01FR24

      Detach the 2 claws to remove the steering column lower cover.

      Note

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    3. A01FQYZ

      Detach the 4 clips.

    4. Detach the 2 claws to remove the steering column upper cover.

  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera)


    1. Remove the 3 screws.

    2. A01FUTZ

      Detach the 2 claws to remove the steering column lower cover.

      Note

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    3. A01FRWX

      Detach the 4 clips.

    4. Detach the 2 claws.

    5. Disconnect the connectors and remove the steering column cover.

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


    1. Disconnect the connectors.

    2. A01FSQH

      Detach the 3 claws with a screwdriver. Then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A01FVEI

    1. Remove the clip and No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  9. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o VGRS)


    1. A01FSOU

      Remove the clamp from the steering column hole cover.

    2. A01FTPQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Vehicle Interior

      Loosen the bolt of the steering sliding with shaft yoke closest to the vehicle interior.

    3. A01FUXAE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Vehicle Interior

      Remove the bolt of the power steering link and the steering sliding with shaft yoke.

    4. A01FS9EE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Slide
      *b Matchmark

      Slide the steering sliding with shaft yoke and place matchmarks.

    5. Disconnect the steering sliding with shaft yoke from the power steering link.

  10. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS)


    1. A01FT74E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Loosen the bolt labeled A and remove the bolt labeled B, and then slide the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Do not remove the bolt labeled A.

      • Do not disconnect the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

    2. Put matchmark on the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and steering actuator assembly.

    3. A01FVLHE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and power steering link assembly.

    4. Disconnect the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

    5. Remove the bolt and steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly from the steering actuator assembly.

  11. REMOVE MAIN SHAFT LOWER DUST COVER (w/ VGRS)


    1. A01FT1Y

      Remove the 2 bolts and dust cover.

  12. REMOVE STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS)


    1. A01FPXLE03

      While pushing the claws on both sides of the connector, move the lock in the direction of the arrow.

    2. Disconnect the connector from the steering actuator assembly.

    3. Remove the wire harness clamp from the steering column hole cover.

    4. A01FSPW

      Pinch the clamp using needle-nose pliers, and then insert a precision screwdriver, turn it in the direction shown in the illustration and remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover clamp.

    5. A01FTS6E06
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering actuator assembly and steering column hole shield.

    6. Remove the steering actuator assembly.

  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (TILT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR)


    1. Disconnect the connectors.

    2. Remove the brake pedal return spring.

    3. A01FVGS

      Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.

  14. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Put matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke and steering column assembly.

      A01FRM7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/o VGRS *B w/ VGRS
      *a Matchmark - -

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly.

  15. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FV1EE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/o VGRS
      *B w/ VGRS
      *a Vehicle Interior

      Remove the bolt and steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly.

  16. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering column hole cover.