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 .

PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the steering wheel, refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Lower Cover
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2. Detach the 2 claws to remove the steering column lower cover.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER
1. Detach the 4 clips.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Upper Cover
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2. Detach the claw to remove the steering column upper cover.
REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch with spiral cable.
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 3: Removing Turn Signal Switch Assembly With Spiral Cable Sub-Assembly
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REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Transponder Key)
1. Remove the transponder key amplifier, refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the instrument lower panel airbag assembly, refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the claws to remove the wire harness protector and wire harness.
2. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering column.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft And Steering Column
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *a Matchmark
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the 4 nuts and steering column.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Nuts And Steering Column
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REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT FENDER APRON TO FRAME SEAL LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *a Matchmark
2. Remove the bolt, and then pull out the intermediate shaft toward the inside of the vehicle.
REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and steering column hole cover from the vehicle.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Steering Column Hole Cover And Fasteners
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DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering gear.
  
  Fig 8: Putting Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *a Matchmark
2. Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.