Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: 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

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Steering System

2. ALIGN 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 this operation.

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Performing the above operation disables the auto tilt away function 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.

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

6. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Remove the 3 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.





(d) Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the upper steering column cover.





9. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH Removal

10. 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.





11. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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Refer to the instructions for Removal of the driver side knee airbag assembly Removal.

12. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT

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





13. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING Removal

14. SEPARATE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

15. 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 4 nuts and steering column assembly.





16. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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





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

17. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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





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