Removal

REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery minus terminal.
2) Lift up vehicle.
3) Remove airbag module. (with airbag model)

WARNING: Always refer to "Supplemental Restraint System" before performing airbag module service (if so equipped).





4) Remove lower screw and slide horn pad assembly forward, then disconnect connector. (without airbag model)
5) Remove horn pad by pulling on it. (without airbag model)





6) Remove steering wheel nut, then draw out steering wheel from shaft using steering puller.





7) Remove universal joint bolts and then remove universal joint.

CAUTION: Scribe alignment marks on universal joint so that it can be reassembled at the original serration.

8) Remove trim panel under instrument panel.
9) Disconnect connectors for ignition switch and combination switch wiring harness under instrument panel.





10) Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing steering shaft.
11) Pull out steering shaft assembly from hole on toe board.

CAUTION: Be sure to remove universal joint before removing steering shaft assembly installing bolts when removing steering shaft assembly or when lowering it for servicing of other parts.