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Removal [08/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 

    (See article. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2014 - ] )

  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    See step  3

  4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    NOTE:

    Removing the steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.

    1. Remove the 2 screws.
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    2. Push the right and left sides of the steering column cover (lower side) to disengage the 4 claws.
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    3. Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the steering column cover (lower side) to disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover (lower side).
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      HINT: 

      Spread the claws to disengage them.

    4. Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides from the steering column cover (upper side).
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    5. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the steering column cover (upper side).
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  5. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:
    • Do not replace the spiral cable with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
    • Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
    • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
    • Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
    2. Using pliers, expand the clamp.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Clamp
      *2 Claw
    3. While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
  6. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    (See article. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2014 - ] )

  7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    (See article. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2014 - ] )

  8. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.
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  10. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Turn back the floor carpet.
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    2. Remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.
  11. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
  12. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Lock of Lock Lever
      *2 Lock Lever

      HINT: 

      As shown in the illustration, pull out the lock of the lock lever and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.

    2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
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    3. Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.
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    4. Disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.
    5. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.
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  13. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.