STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

  1. PRECAUTION

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  2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

  4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

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      *a Matchmark

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

    4. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

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      *a Turn
      *b Hold
      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    1. Remove the 2 screws.

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    2. Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 2 claws.

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    3. Insert a finger into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw and remove the lower steering column cover.

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  8. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    1. Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides from the upper steering column cover.

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    2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the upper steering column cover.

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

    Note

    • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

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

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

    2. Disengage the 3 claws to remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering post assembly.

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  10. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.

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    2. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering link assembly.

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    3. Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering link assembly.

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Using a screwdriver, Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

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      Note

      Do not lift the claw excessively.

      Tech Tips

      When disengaging the claw, insert a screwdriver under the end of the claw and lift it gently.

  12. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.

    2. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

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    3. Disengage the clamp.

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    4. Remove the bolt to separate the ground wire.

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    5. Remove the 4 nuts and the steering post assembly.

  13. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

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      *a Matchmark

      Note

      Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.

    3. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.