Repair procedures: Replacement

Disconnect the negative cable from the battery and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels face straight ahead.
Remove the DAB module (or Horn pad).
(Refer to DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING )

Tightening torque:

40 ~ 50N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0kgf.m, 29 ~ 36lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying DAB Module
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Remove the steering wheel from the steering column shaft using a SST (09561-11001).

Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel From Steering Column Shaft Using SST (09561-11001)
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CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud (A, B).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Upper And Lower Shroud
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Remove the clock spring (A) and multifunction switch (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Clock Spring And Multifunction Switches
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Remove the reinforce panel (A) by loosening the mounting bolts.

Fig 5: Identifying Reinforce Panel And Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly with the steering column assembly.
Tightening torque:

Up To 9/9/2012: 18 ~ 25N.m (1.8 ~ 2.8kgf.m, 13 ~ 18lb-ft)

After 9/10/2012: 33 ~ 38N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 24 ~ 27lb-ft)

Fig 6: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly To Steering Column Assembly Mounting Bolt
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CAUTION: Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
Remove the steering column dust cover (A) bolts.
Tightening torque:

13 ~ 18N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8kgf.m, 9 ~ 13lb-ft)

Fig 7: Identifying Steering Column Dust Cover
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Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column assembly.
Remove the steering column assembly by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque:

13 ~ 18N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8kgf.m, 9 ~ 13lb-ft)

Fig 8: Identifying Steering Column Assembly, Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
CAUTION: When installing the clock spring, refer the DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING to prevent the damage of clock spring inner cable.