Removal And Installation

Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.
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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Loosen the steering column bolt and then remove the steering column assembly.

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Loosen the MDPS motor bolts.
Tightening torque:

14.7 - 21.6 N.m (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the "STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) CALIBRATION" AND "SET THE STEERING FEEL TORQUE TO ZERO ".
Turn off the IGN switch and wait for 10 seconds or more. Then check the operation after starting the engine.