Removal and Replacement
INSTALLATIONCOMPONENTS:
1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
CAUTION: Align the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation when installing the steering wheel.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative terminal (A) from the battery.
2. Loosen the bolts (A) in the illustration, and then remove the horn pad (B).
3. Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the steering wheel lock nut (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgs-m, lb-ft): 40 - 50 (4.0 - 5.0, 29 - 36)
4. After making the marks on the steering wheel and shaft for reinstallation, remove the steering wheel using a SST (09561-11002).
CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
5. Loosen the screws (A), and then remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.
6. Loosen the screws and bolts, and then remove the lower crash pad (A).
7. Remove the clock spring (A).
8. Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch (A).
9. Remove the bolt (A) connecting steering gear to universal joint.
Tightening torque Nm (kgs-m, lb-ft): 13 - 18 (1.3 - 1.8, 9.4 - 13.0)
10. Remove the steering column after loosening the steering column mounting bolts and nut.
Tightening torque Nm (kgs-m, lb-ft): 13 - 18 (1.3 - 1.8, 9.4 - 13.0)