Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FSE): 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

HINT
Service Precautions.

2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

4. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH FRONT Removal

5. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH Removal

9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Removal

10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1 Removal

11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1 Removal

12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 Removal

13. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2 Removal

14. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3 Removal

15. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD Removal

16. 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

17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Remove the 3 screws.

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

NOTICE:
Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

(c) Detach the 4 clips to separate the steering column cover upper.

(d) Detach the claw to remove the steering column cover upper.

18. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Using a screwdriver, detach 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.

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

(a) Remove the clamp and turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

20. REMOVE AIR DUCT NO.1

(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the air duct No.1.

21. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NO.2 (for 2WD)

(a) Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the bolt (B), then slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.

HINT
* Do not remove the bolt (A).
* Do not disconnect the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 from the power steering link assembly.

(b) Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

(c) Separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.

(d) Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.

(e) Remove the bolt and the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.

22. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NO.2 (for 4WD)

(a) Remove the bolt, and then slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.

HINT
Do not disconnect the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 from the power steering link assembly.

(b) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 and the power steering link assembly.

(c) Separate the intermediate shaft assembly No.2 from the power steering link assembly.

23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.

(b) Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps.

(c) Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

24. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NO.2

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

(b) Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.