Removal

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column): REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION
Steering System

2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
(a) With the ignition key in the key cylinder and the ignition switch off (LOCK), perform tilt-down and telescoping operation by adjusting the tilt and telescopic switch. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery with the ignition key cylinder.
CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Be sure to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery properly so that the following procedure can be performed without any problem.
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Repair Instruction - Initialization

(b) Remove the ignition key from the key cylinder.
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2 Removal

5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3 Removal

6. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY






(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
(b) Place matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and main shaft assembly.
(c) Using SST(s), remove the steering wheel assembly.
SST: 09950-50013
09951-05010
09952-05010
09953-05020
09954-05021
8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER Removal

10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR BAG ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1 Removal

11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER






(a) Remove the 3 screws and steering column cover UPR and LWR.
12. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH






(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and pull out the tilt and telescopic switch.
NOTE: Pushing the claw too hard will break the claw.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

13. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal

15. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal

16. REMOVE AIR DUCT NO.1
(a) Remove the bolt, disengage the 3 claw fittings and remove the air duct No.1.
17. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Loosen the bolt A and remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.
(b) Separate the steering column hole cover No.2 from the steering column hole shield.
(c) Loosen the bolt B.






(d) Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and steering gear assembly.
(e) Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE
19. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY






(a) Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.
20. REMOVE MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU






(a) Disconnect the connectors from the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
(b) Using a socket wrench (+), remove the 2 screws and multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
21. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and steering shaft universal joint assembly.
(b) Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
22. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER
23. REMOVE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY






(a) Put matchmarks on the steering shaft universal joint assembly and steering main shaft assembly.
(b) Remove the bolt and steering shaft universal joint assembly from the steering main shaft assembly.