STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/o Airbag System)


    1. B007UWY

      Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

    2. Remove the steering pad.

    3. Disconnect the horn connector.

  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/ Airbag System)

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  5. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT (w/ Steering Wheel Ornament)


    1. B007OCB

      Remove the screw.

    2. Detach the 3 guide pins and remove the steering No. 2 steering wheel ornament.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT (w/ Steering Wheel Ornament)

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the step "REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT (w/ Steering Wheel Ornament)".

  7. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH LH (w/ Steering Pad Switch)


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. B007PGCE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Pin
      *2 Guide

      Remove the screw.

    3. Detach the 2 pins and guide and remove the steering pad switch LH.

  8. REMOVE STEERING PAD COVER LH (w/o Steering Wheel Ornament)


    1. B007R9F

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. Detach the 3 guide pins and remove the steering pad cover LH.

  9. REMOVE STEERING PAD COVER RH (w/o Steering Wheel Ornament)

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the step "REMOVE STEERING PAD COVER LH (w/o Steering Wheel Ornament)".

  10. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the steering wheel set nut.

    2. B007W4OE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark
      *b Hold
      *c Turn

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

    3. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021 )

      Note

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

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER (w/ Smart Entry and Start System)


    1. B007V1S

      Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 steering column lower cover.

  12. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER

    Tech Tips

    Adjust the position of the steering tilt mechanism when performing the procedure.


    1. B007SWW

      Remove the 2 "TORX" screws (T25) from the steering column lower cover.

    2. B007QSD

      Push the steering column lower cover inward on both sides to detach the 2 claws.

    3. B007P8V

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering column lower cover.

  13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH LOWER PANEL


    1. B007R8L

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

    2. Detach the 4 clips and remove the instrument panel finish lower.

    3. Disconnect each connector.

    4. B007TXW

      Push the positions indicated by the arrows in the illustration to disconnect the fuel lid lock control cable and bonnet (hood) control cable assembly from the instrument panel finish lower.

  14. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER


    1. B007UIF

      Remove the 3 bolts and the steering column hole cover.

  15. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. B007VZFE01
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the bolt.

    2. Slide the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and put matchmarks on the steering intermediate assembly and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

  16. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


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

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and the steering column assembly.

      B007QIVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A LHD *B RHD

      Note

      Make sure that the lever of the steering tilt mechanism is in the locked condition.

  17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER


    1. B007Q3XE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Front of Vehicle
      *b Raise the backside of the steering column upper cover
      *c Pull diagonally backwards so that the claw of the steering column upper cover does not break

      Remove the steering column upper cover from the steering column assembly.

      Note

      If the steering column upper cover is removed by pulling it directly upwards, the claw may become damaged.

  18. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. w/o Smart Entry and Start System:


      1. B007V89

        Use pliers to loosen the clamp, and then using a thin-bladed screwdriver, lift the claw upward and remove the turn signal switch with spiral cable assembly from the steering column assembly.

    2. w/ Smart Entry and Start System:


      1. B007UKS

        Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the turn signal switch with spiral cable assembly from the steering column assembly.