Tilt Steering Column: Removal

REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTE: If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.
1. Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
2. Remove the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
3. Using a Torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 Torx screws.
  NOTE: Loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Pad Screws
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4. Pull the pad out from the steering wheel and disconnect the airbag connector.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Airbag Connector
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CAUTION:
- When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward.
- Never disassemble the wheel pad.
NOTE: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air-bag wire harness.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
3. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Matchmarking Steering Wheel Prior To Removal
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4. Using SST, remove the wheel.
  SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
1. Remove the lower No. 2 cover from the lower cover.
2. Remove the 3 screws, upper and lower column covers.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM
Remove the clip and cowl side trim.
REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Remove the 2 screws and disconnect the hood lock release lever from the panel.
2. Remove the 2 panel set screws and No. 1 lower instrument panel.
REMOVE LH LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
Remove the 4 bolts and LH lower instrument panel.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL
REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE
1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
2. Disconnect the airbag connector.
3. Remove the 3 screws and combination switch.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE See COMPONENTS .
CAUTION: Do not disassemble the cable or apply oil to it.
DISCONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and control valve shaft.
  
  Fig 4: Matchmarking Intermediate Shaft & Control Valve Shaft
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2. Remove the bolt, disconnect the intermediate shaft assembly.
REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column shaft.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.