Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column): 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. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Steering System.

2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. REMOVE STEERING PAD

HINT
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the steering pad Removal.

4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

NOTICE:
Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.

(a) Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 4 claws.





(b) Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws.





HINT
Spread the claws to disengage them.

(c) Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into each service hole to disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.





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HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the instrument panel cluster finish panel from the upper steering column cover.





(b) Disengage the 2 claws and 2 pins to remove the upper steering column cover.





7. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

(b) Using pliers, expand the clamp.





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(c) While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

8. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

HINT
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the brake pedal support assembly Removal.

9. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.





10. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.

(b) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.





11. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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





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(b) Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.