Removal

STEERING COLUMN: TILT AND TELESCOPIC MANUAL SWITCH: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter Programming and Relearning.

NOTICE:
Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

HINT
Performing the above operation causes the auto tilt away function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

(c) Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
* 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 Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER

(a) Remove the 3 screws.





(b) Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering column lower cover.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

4. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH

(a) Disconnect the connector.





(b) Detach the claw and pull out the tilt and telescopic switch.

NOTICE:
Pushing on the claw too hard will break the claw.