Removal

STEERING COLUMN / SHAFT





COMPONENTS

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery.
2. After removing the bolts in the illustration, remove the driver's airbag module.

NOTE: For the vehicles not equipped with SRS airbag, remove the horn cover assembly.





3. Remove the steering wheel lock nut.





4. After aligning the marks on the steering shaft and wheel, remove the steering wheel using the special tool.

NOTE: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it, Doing so it may damage the steering column.





5. After removing the 3 bolts in the illustration, remove the steering column shroud.





6. Remove the connectors of the multifunction switch and the multifunction switch assembly.





7. Remove the lower crash pad after loosening the mounting bolts.





8. Remove the bolts connecting the steering column shaft, the universal joint and the pinion.
9. After removing the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the steering column and shaft assembly.