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STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

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CAUTION:

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

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

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    PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

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    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).

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    REMOVE STEERING PAD


    1. A01IQYJ

      Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 springs.

    2. A01INT0

      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.

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    REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Fully extend and tilt up the steering wheel.

    2. Remove the steering wheel assembly (Click here).

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    REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note:

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


    1. A01INOE

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

    2. A01IQDF

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

      Tip:

      Spread the claw to detach it.

    3. A01IQ3EE02

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.

      Table 1. Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

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

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    REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01INOZ

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

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    REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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

    2. A01IS5ZE01

      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.

      Table 2. Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Claw
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    REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET


    1. A01IPW5

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

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    DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01IQQD

      Remove the bolt.

      Note:

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

    2. A01IPG7E01

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

      Table 3. Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

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    REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY


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

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    REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


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

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    REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ISZ5E02

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

      Table 4. Text in Illustration
      *A for LHD
      *B for RHD
    2. A01IQO6E03

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

      Table 5. Text in Illustration
      *A for LHD
      *B for RHD
    3. A01ISXK

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

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    REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ITID

      Disconnect the power steering ECU connector.

    2. A01IR86

      Disconnect the connector and detach the connector clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt.

    4. A01ISPA

      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.

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    REMOVE STEERING COLUMN PROTECTOR (for Manual Transaxle RHD)


    1. A01IOQ5

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

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    REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01INH5

      Remove the bolt.

      Note:

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

    2. A01IS2BE02

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

      Table 6. Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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