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

39.2 - 49.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 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.
Loosen the shroud upper and lower screw and then remove the shroud.

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Disconnect the connector and clip.

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Remove the clock spring.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Remove the multi function switch.
(Refer to Body Electrical System -"MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")
Remove the crash pad.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "CRASH PAD ")
Remove the knee air bag.
(Refer to Restraint - "KNEE AIR BAG(KAB) ")
Remove the universal joint bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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CAUTION:
- Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damaging of the clock spring inner cable when handing the steering wheel.
- Do not reuse the bolt.
Loosen the steering column nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Disconnect the MDPS connector (A).

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Disconnect the MDPS connector (A).

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Loosen the steering column mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Install in the reverse order of removal.