STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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.

PROCEDURE

  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

    Click here

  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.

    1. C206708

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

    2. C206709

      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. C363611E01

      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.

  6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    1. C206713

      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.

    2. C206714E02

      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

  8. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

    1. C199604

      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

    1. C199605

      Remove the bolt.

      Note:

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

    2. C199606E01

      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.

  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

    Click here

  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

    1. C206701

      Disconnect the power steering ECU connector.

    2. C206703

      Disconnect the connector and detach the connector clamp.

    3. Remove the bolt.

    4. C206705

      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)

    1. C206702

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

  15. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    1. C206704

      Remove the bolt.

      Note:

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

    2. C153200E02

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

      Table 4. Text in Illustration

      *1

      Matchmark

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