Repair Procedures: Replacement

Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Disconnect the connector.

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Remove the lock bolt (A) and remove the steering wheel.
Tightening torque:

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

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CAUTION:
- Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
- Do not reuse the bolt.
Loosen the shroud upper and lower screw and then remove the shroud.

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Remove the clock spring.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Loosen the screw (A) and disconnect the connector (B) to remove the multifunction switch.

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Remove the crash pad.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "CRASH PAD ")
Remove the knee airbag.
(Refer to Restraint - "KNEE AIRBAG (KAB) ")
Remove the universal joint bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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CAUTION:
- Keep the neutral-range to prevent damaging the clock spring inner cable when steering the wheel.
- Do not reuse the bolt.
Disconnect the MDPS connector.

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Loosen the steering column nuts.
Tightening torque:

24.5 - 29.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb.ft)

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Remove the brake switch.
(Refer to Brake System - "STOP LAMP SWITCH ")
Loosen the steering column bolt and then remove the steering column.
Tightening torque:

53.9 - 58.8 N.m (5.5 - 6.0 kgf.m, 39.8 - 43.4 lb.ft)

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