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.
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL .
- Removal spiral cable. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect data link connector.
- Remove lower instrument panel and lower reinforcement panel. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the column covers.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- 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.