Repair Procedures: Replacement

Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.
Push the pin (A) and then disconnect the airbag module from the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Module Pin (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Module Pin (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the airbag module connector (A) & horn connector (B) and then remove the airbag module from the steering wheel.

Fig 3: Identifying Airbag Module Connector & Horn Connector
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Disconnect the lock nut (A) & connector (B) and then remove the steering wheel by using special service tools. (09561-11001)
Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 44.1N.m (4.0 ~ 4.5kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 32.5lb-ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Lock Nut & Connector
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Fig 5: Removing Steering Wheel Using Special Service Tool
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CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column upper (A) and lower shroud (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Upper And Lower Shroud With Mounting Screws (1 Of 3)
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Fig 7: Identifying Steering Column Upper And Lower Shroud With Mounting Screws (2 Of 3)
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Fig 8: Identifying Steering Column Upper And Lower Shroud With Mounting Screws (3 Of 3)
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Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the clock spring (B).

Fig 9: Identifying Clock Spring Connectors
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Fig 10: Identifying Clock Spring
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CAUTION:
- When assembling set the center position by setting the marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. Make an array the mark (> <) by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and then 2.0 revolutions counterclockwise.
Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 11: Identifying Multifunction Switch Connector
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Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switches (A).

Fig 12: Identifying Multifunction Switches
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Remove the crash pad side cover, Fuse box cover and lower crash pad.
(Refer to "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Loosen the screw and then remove the shower tilt (A).

Fig 13: Identifying Shower Tilt And Screw
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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of th
Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37.3N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

Fig 14: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly Mounting Bolt
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1. Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
2. Must be replaced with new bolts when assembling. (SEAL-LOCK has been processed) SEAL-LOCK Specifications: MS721-39 "TYPE-D" Product: ND industries 1193S
Disconnect all connectors connected the steering column & EPS unit assembly.
Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (A) and nuts (B).
Tightening torque:

Nut : 12.7 ~ 17.7N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0lb-ft)

Bolt : 44.1 ~ 49.0N.m (4.5 ~ 5.0kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 36.2lb-ft)

Fig 15: Removing Steering Column & EPS Unit Assembly
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Fig 16: Identifying Steering Column & EPS Unit Assembly Mounting Nuts
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CAUTION: If MDPS type, you must be EPS type recognition
(Refer to Electric Power Steering - REPAIR PROCEDURES )
Installation is the reverse of the removal.