Steering Column Assembly: 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 .

TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE STEERING PAD . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Fully extend and tilt up the steering wheel.
2. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Wheel Assembly
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3. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
4. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
5. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly With SST
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  - SST: 09950-50013
    - 09951-05010
    - 09952-05010
    - 09953-05020
    - 09954-05021
  NOTE:
  Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
NOTE:
Removing the steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the steering column cover to break.
1. Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 4 claws.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Claws
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2. Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover
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  HINT:
  
  Spread the claw to disengage it.
3. Turn the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Cover Claws
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4. Disengage the claw and the 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover
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REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
2. Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Signal Switch Assembly
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REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH LOWER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 31
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 32
REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
1. Turn back the floor carpet, and remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet
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SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
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  NOTE:
  Do not separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
2. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft.
  
  Fig 10: Aligning Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
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3. Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Separate the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.
  
  Fig 11: Pulling Out Lock Of Lock Lever
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2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
  HINT:
  
  As shown in the illustration, pull out the lock of the lock lever and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.
3. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Connector To Power Steering ECU Assembly
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4. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
5. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 13: Locating Steering Column Assembly And Nut
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  NOTE:
  Do not drop or strike the steering column assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt.
  
  Fig 14: Identifying No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
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2. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
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3. Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.