STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN PROTECTOR (for Manual Transaxle RHD)

    1. C302487

      Remove the bolt and No. 1 steering column protector.

  2. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN BRACKET WITH SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Entry and Start System)

    1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Using a drill, drill a hole in the steering lock set bolt and insert a screw extractor.

    3. C303945

      Using the screw extractor, remove the steering lock set bolt and upper steering column bracket with switch assembly.

  3. REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Entry and Start System)

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the upper steering column bracket with switch assembly.

  4. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL (w/o Entry and Start System)

    1. C302495

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the transponder key coil.

  5. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Entry and Start System)

    1. C302496

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the ignition or starter switch assembly from the upper steering column bracket assembly.

  6. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Entry and Start System)

    1. C302497C01
      V100135

      Push
      V100136

      Pull

      Turn the ignition switch to ACC.

    2. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the upper steering column bracket assembly, as shown in the illustration, and pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.

    3. C302498C01

      *a

      Claw
      V100135

      Tilt
      V100136

      Pull out

      Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the upper steering column bracket assembly and tilt it upward, as shown in the illustration, to disengage the claw from the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly. Then pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.