STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION:

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

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

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note


    • w/ Navigation System for HDD:

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

  3. REMOVE STEERING PAD


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      Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 springs.

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      Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel as shown in the illustration and support the steering pad with one hand.

      Note

      When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    3. Disconnect the horn connector.

    4. Disconnect the connector and remove the steering pad.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Fully extend and tilt up the steering wheel.

    2. Remove the steering wheel assembly Click here.

  5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note

    Removing the steering column cover in an incorrect order will cause the steering column cover to break.


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

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      Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to detach the claw.

      Tech Tips

      Spread the claw to detach it.

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      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.

    4. Turn the steering column lower cover and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

  6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


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      Detach the claw and 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.

  7. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Claw

      Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  8. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET


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

  9. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the bolt.

      Note

      Do not disconnect 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 steering intermediate shaft.

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

  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly Click here.

  11. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly Click here.

  12. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the bolt and separate the brake pedal support sub-assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement.

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      Remove the 4 nuts and brake pedal support sub-assembly.

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      Remove the nut from the brake pedal support sub-assembly.

  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the power steering ECU connector.

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      Disconnect the connector and detach the connector clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt.

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      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.

      Note


      • Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed on the vehicle.

      • Do not drop or strike the steering column assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.

  14. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN PROTECTOR (for Manual Transaxle RHD)


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      Remove the bolt and steering column protector from the steering column assembly.

  15. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the bolt.

      Note

      Do not remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

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