Removal

Removal

WARNING:
This service work includes a work which affects the SRS air bag system. Before starting the work, confirm the precautions for the SRS air bag system.

1. Front tire straight position check
2. Precautions

CAUTION:
After turning IG OFF, waiting time may occur before the battery terminal is disconnected. Therefore, check the precautions for disconnecting the battery terminals before starting the work.

3. Disconnection of battery ground terminal
(1) After turning IG OFF and disconnecting the battery ground terminal, wait 60 seconds before starting the work.

WARNING:
The air bag and the pretensioner system have a back up power supply. If you start working within 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the air bag may be activated.

CAUTION:
Fully open the windows for the driver's and passenger's seats, because there is a risk of damaging moldings.

4. Removal of steering wheel
5. Removal of steering column hole cover SUB-ASSY No.1 (with smart entry)
(1) Release 4 claws and remove the steering column hole cover SUB-ASSY No.1.
6. Removal of steering column cover LWR
7. Removal of steering column cover UPR
8. Removal of steering roll connector SUB-ASSY (with steering sensor)
9. Removal of steering sensor

CAUTION:
^ Only when repairing the steering roll connector or the steering sensor, remove it.
^ Do not rotate the center part of the steering sensor because the centering point of the steering sensor may be shifted.





(1) Release 6 claws and 2 pins, and then remove the steering sensor from the steering roll connector.

CAUTION:
^ Do not damage the guide.
^ Do not damage the claws of the steering sensor.

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