Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

HINT
Steering System

2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Disable the AUTO TILT AWAY function by changing the customize parameter Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column System.

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.

NOTICE:
* Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH Removal

7. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH Removal

8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH Removal

9. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

10. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

12. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

13. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

14. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.





(b) Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and main shaft assembly.

(c) Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

SST : 09950-50013

09951-05010

09952-05010

09953-05020

09954-05011

15. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Remove the 2 screws.





(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

(c) Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.





16. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH

(a) Disconnect the connector.





(b) Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and pull out the tilt and telescopic switch.

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

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

17. 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, grip the claws of the clip and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.





18. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.





19. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.





NOTICE:
Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.

(b) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.





(c) Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.

20. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.





(b) Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.

(c) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and steering column assembly.





21. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering main shaft.





(b) Remove the bolt and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.