Removal and Replacement
Tilt Steering ColumnREMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
3) Remove the airbag module.
WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" before performing service on the airbag modules.
4) Remove the steering wheel.
5) Remove the universal joint.
6) Remove the trim panel under instrument panel.
7) Knee guard panel and steering column lower cover.
8) Remove all connectors from the steering column.
9) Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing the steering column.
10) Pull out the steering shaft assembly from the hole on toe board.
CAUTION:
^ Be sure to remove the universal joint before removing steering shaft assembly installing bolt, when removing the steering shaft assembly or when lowering it to service other parts.
^ Do not loosen the tilt lever when the steering column is not secured to the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1) Set the grommet to the toe board.
2) Insert the end of the steering shaft into the toe board grommet.
3) Tighten the steering shaft mounting bolts under instrument panel.
Tightening torque: 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
4) Connect all the connectors under the instrument panel.
5) Connect the airbag system connector at the harness spool.
NOTE: Make sure to apply double lock.
6) Install the lower column cover with tilt lever held in the lowered position.
7) Install the universal joint.
8) Align the center position of the roll connector.
9) Install the steering wheel.
CAUTION: Insert the roll connector guide pin into the guide hole on lower end of steering wheel surface to prevent damage.
10) Install the airbag module to the steering wheel.
WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" before performing the service operation.