Removal and Replacement

Tilt Steering Column
REMOVAL





1. Remove the steering wheel.
2. Remove the universal joint.
3. Remove the instrument panel lower cover under.
4. Remove the instrument panel lower cover upper.
5. Remove all connectors from the steering column.
6. Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing the steering column.





7. 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 bolts when removing steering shaft assembly or when lowering it for servicing other parts.
- Do not loosen the tilt lever when the steering column is not secured to the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the grommet to the toe board.





2. Insert the end of the steering shaft into the toe board grommet.
3. With the tilt lever secured, tighten the steering shaft mounting bolts under instrument panel.
Tightening torque: 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 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 instrument panel lower 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.