Steering Column And Steering Shaft: Removal

Disconnect the negative terminal (A) from the battery.

Fig 1: Identifying Battery Negative Terminal
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Loosen the bolts (A) in the illustration, and then remove the horn pad (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Horn Pad
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Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the steering wheel lock nut (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb.ft):

40 ~ 50 (4.0 ~ 5.0, 29 ~ 36)

Fig 3: Identifying Connector & Steering Wheel Lock Nut
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After making the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation, remove the steering wheel using a SST (09561-11002).
CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.

Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel Using SST
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Loosen the screws (A), and then remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.

Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Upper & Lower Shrouds
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Loosen the screws and bolts, and then remove the lower crash pad (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Lower Crash Pad
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Remove the clock sprig (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Clock Sprig
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Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Multifunction Switch & Connectors
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Remove the bolt (A) connecting steering gear to universal joint.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

13 ~ 18 (1.3 ~ 1.8, 9.4 ~ 13.0)

Fig 9: Identifying Steering Gear Bolt
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Remove the steering column after loosening the steering column mounting bolts and nut.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb-ft):

13 ~ 18 (1.3 ~ 1.8, 9.4 ~ 13.0)