Steering Column: Removal
CAUTION:
- The rotation of the spiral cable (SRS "Air Bag" component part) is limited. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear is removed.
- Remove the steering wheel before removing the steering lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.
- Remove the steering wheel, refer to STEERING WHEEL .
- Removal spiral cable. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE & SPIRAL CABLE .
- Remove instrument lower panel and dash lower reinforcement panel.
- Remove the column covers.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from the ignition switch and combination switch.
- Remove three screws securing combination switch and remove combination switch.
- Remove key interlock cable (A/T models).
- Remove the hole cover, then remove bolt from lower joint.
- Remove the steering column lower cover.
- Remove four nuts securing steering column and remove steering column.