PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
PRECAUTION
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Click here).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
REMOVE STEERING PAD
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 springs.
Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel as shown in the illustration and support the steering pad with one hand.
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the horn connector.
Disconnect the connector and remove the steering pad.
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
| *1 | Matchmark |
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
| 09950-50013 | 09951-05010 | 09952-05010 | 09953-05020 | 09954-05021 |
| *1 | Turn |
| *2 | Hold |
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH WIRE
Disconnect the 3 connectors from the 2 shift switches and steering pad switch harness connector, detach the wire harness from the 2 guides and remove the switch wire.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 screws, 2 switch brackets and 2 shift switches.