Removal and Installation

NOTE:

When a DTC related to MDPS motor occurs, check the connectors and wiring. If no problem is found, replace the motor.
Be sure to check the last two digits of the constant in the barcode of new MDPS motor before replacing the motor.
Entering incorrect motor constant value may cause a serious problem in the MDPS.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Remove the knee airbag (KAB) module.
(Refer to Restraint - "KNEE AIRBAG (KAB) MODULE ")
Disconnect the MDPS connectors (A).

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

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

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Loosen the steering column upper mounting nuts (A) and then disconnect the steering column & shaft.
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 power pack assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

15.0 - 22.0 N.m (1.5 - 2.5 kgf.m, 11.1 - 16.2 lb.ft)

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Check the axial damper (A) whether it is assembled, before installing the new MDPS motor.

NOTE: Check the axial damper (A) whether it is assembled, before installing the new MDPS motor.

Before assembly	After assembly
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Install in the reverser order of removal.
Perform the "STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) CALIBRATION" AND "SET THE STEERING FEEL TORQUE TO ZERO ".
Perform the "EPS TYPE RECOGNITION ".