Section 568 (Tilt Steering Column): Removal

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REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTE: If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ACC or ON, DTCs will be recorded.
1. Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
2. Remove the steering wheel lower No. 3 cover.
3. Remove the steering wheel lower No. 2 cover.
4. Using a torx socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 torx screws.
  NOTE: Loosen the screw until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Pad
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5. Pull out the wheel pad from the steering wheel.
6. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector.
  CAUTION:
  - When storing the steering wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward.
  - Never disassemble the steering wheel pad.
  NOTE: When removing the steering wheel pad, take care not to pull the airbag wire harness.
7. Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering wheel pad.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Horn Connector And Removing Steering Wheel Pad
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REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
1. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
2. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
3. Using SST, remove the wheel.
  SST 09950- 50013 (09951- 05010, 09952- 05010, 09953- 05020, 09954- 05021)
REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
Remove the 3 screws, upper and lower column covers.

Fig 3: Removing Upper And Lower Column Covers
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REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE
1. Disconnect the 4 connectors.
2. Disconnect the airbag connector.
3. Remove the 3 screws and combination switch.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See COMPONENTS )
NOTE: Do not disassemble the cable or apply oil to it.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM AND FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE LOWER LH FINISH PANEL
1. Remove the 2 screws and disconnect the hood lock release lever from the panel.
2. Remove the 4 panel set bolts and lower LH finish panel.
REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING
REMOVE NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Place matchmarks on the No. 2 universal joint assembly and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly.
2. Remove the "A" bolt.
3. Place matchmarks on the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and control valve shaft.
4. Remove the "B" bolt.
5. Slide the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and remove the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Intermediate Shaft Assembly
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REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER NO. 2
Remove the 3 bolts and column hole cover No. 2.

Fig 5: Removing 3 Bolts And Column Hole Cover
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DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the cable assembly from the column shift lever assembly.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WITH NO. 2 UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the 4 steering column set nuts.
3. Pull out the steering column assembly with No. 2 universal joint assembly connected.
REMOVE NO. 2 UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY
1. Place matchmarks on the steering column assembly and No. 2 universal joint assembly.
2. Remove the bolt and No. 2 universal joint assembly.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Bolt And No. 2 Universal Joint Assembly
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