Steering Column Assembly (For Manual Tilt): Removal: Removal
WARNING:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column . Refer to PRECAUTION .
- PRECAUTION
HINT:
Refer to PRECAUTION
- PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 28
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 29
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 30
- REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
- REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
- REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
- Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and main shaft assembly.
- Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
- SST: 09950-50013
- 09951-05010
- 09952-05010
- 09953-05020
- 09954-05011
- SST: 09950-50013
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
- Disengage the 4 clips to separate the steering column cover upper.
- Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.
- REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
- Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
- REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT
- Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct.
- REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
- Loosen bolt (A) and remove bolt (B), then slide the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly.
NOTE:
- Do not remove the bolt (A).
- Do not separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering gear assembly.
- Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the power steering gear assembly.
- Separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering gear assembly.
- Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
- Remove the bolt and the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
- Loosen bolt (A) and remove bolt (B), then slide the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly.
- SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)
- Remove the bolt, and then slide the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
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NOTE:Do not separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering gear assembly.
- Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering gear assembly.
- Separate the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering gear assembly.
- Remove the bolt, and then slide the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
- Remove the brake pedal return spring.
- Remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.
- Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
- Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.
- REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering main shaft.
- Remove the bolt and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.