Steering Column: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >
Remove the steering wheel. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover. >
Remove the knee airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Knee Airbag Module. >
Remove the cover assembly - column.
1. Release the screws and claws.
2. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access with push button start)
3. Remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Cap - Key Cylinder
Remove the switch assembly - combination.
1. Disconnect the connector, and loosen the clamp to release the claws.
2. Pull out the switch assembly - combination from the column assembly - steering.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Combination Switch Assembly
Remove all connectors from the column assembly - steering.
Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Universal Joint. >
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the universal joint assembly - steering and improper steering effort, make sure to remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
Remove the two nuts under the beam COMPL - steering securing the column assembly - steering.

Fig 3: Locating Column Assembly Nut - Steering
Pull out the column assembly - steering from the hole on toe board.
CAUTION: Do not loosen the tilt lever when the column assembly - steering is not secured to the vehicle.
Remove the ignition key lock from the column assembly - steering. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Ignition Key Lock. >