PRECAUTION
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (for 3 Spoke)
Remove the screw.
Detach the 3 pins and remove the steering pad.
Disconnect the horn wire.
REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (for 4 Spoke)
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH (for 4 Spoke with Steering Pad Switch)
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT (for 4 Spoke without Steering Pad Switch)
| *1 | Pin |
Remove the screw.
Detach the 2 pins and remove the steering wheel ornament.
REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT (for 4 Spoke without Steering Pad Switch)
| *1 | Pin |
Remove the screw.
Detach the 2 pins and remove the steering wheel ornament.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
Note
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER
Remove the 3 screws and cover lower.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER
REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 2 claws, 3 clips and 3 guides and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.
REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connectors.
Detach the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch.
Note
Do not push the claw with excessive force as damage may occur.
REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the band clamp as shown in the illustration.
Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the switch.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE
Loose the bolt labeled A.
Make matchmarks on the steering yoke and steering intermediate shaft.
Remove the bolt labeled B.
DISCONNECT CONNECTOR
Disconnect the connectors.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and cover.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the steering column together with the steering sliding with coupling yoke.