Steering Column: Removal and Installation: Removal
- Remove the spiral cable with the combination switches attached from the steering column assembly. Refer to [SPIRAL CABLE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
- Remove the lower instrument panel LH. Refer to [INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL LH: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
- Remove the steering column cover and ignition key finisher. Refer to [INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - STEERING COLUMN COVERS ].
- Remove the lower knee protector. Refer to [INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - INSTRUMENT PANEL ].
- Disconnect key interlock from steering column (if equipped). Refer to [KEY INTERLOCK CABLE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
- Remove the lock nut and bolt from the upper joint, then separate the upper joint from the upper shaft.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the lock nut.
- Remove the three nuts and bolt from the steering column assembly, then remove the steering column assembly from the steering member.
- Remove the bolt from the lower joint of the lower joint shaft, then remove the lower joint shaft from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the lower joint.