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.
Remove the airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Disconnect the connector & lock nut (A) and then remove the steering wheel by using special service tools (09561-11001).
Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Locating Connector & Lock Nut
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Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Using Special Service Tools (09561-11001)
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CAUTION:
- Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
- Do not reuse lock nut.
- Must be replaced with new lock nut when assembling. (SEAL-LOCK has been processed)
Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column upper & lower shroud (A).

Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Upper & Lower Shroud With Screws
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Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Disconnect the connectors (A) and then remove the clock spring (B).

Fig 4: Locating Clock Spring And Connectors
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 5: Locating Connectors
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Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switches (A).

Fig 6: Locating Multifunction Switches With Screw
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Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Locating Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
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CAUTION:
- Do not use the bolt again.
Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.
Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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

Fig 8: Locating Steering Column & EPS Unit Assembly Mounting Nuts
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Fig 9: Locating Steering Column & EPS Unit Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.
Tightening torque:

29.4 ~ 34.3 N.m (3.0 ~ 3.5 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 25.3 lb-ft)

Fig 10: Locating Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
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CAUTION: Must be ASP calibration and EPS type recognition after assembling.