Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (W/ VGRS): REMOVAL

REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column Service Precautions.

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
3. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal
4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
(a) Disable the AUTO TILT AWAY function by changing the customize parameter Programming and Relearning.
NOTE:
Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the AUTO TILT AWAY function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.
HINT: Performing the above operation causes the AUTO TILT AWAY function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
(c) Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

5. REMOVE SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE Removal
6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD Removal
8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering wheel set nut.
(b) Put matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
(c) Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
SST: 09950-50013
09951-05010
09952-05010
09953-05020
09954-05011
9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Remove the 3 screws.
(b) Detach the 2 claws to remove the steering column cover lower.
NOTE:
Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

(c) Detach the 4 clips.
(d) Detach the claw to remove the steering column cover upper.
10. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH

(a) Detach the switch connector.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and pull out the switch.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
NOTE:
Pushing on the claw too hard will break the claw.

11. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch with spiral cable.

(b) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clamp and remove the turn signal switch with spiral cable from the steering column.
12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH Removal
14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Removal
15. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOULDING Removal
16. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
17. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal
18. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
19. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the wiring harness protector.

(b) Detach the 2 claws, and remove the bolt and air duct.
20. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE WITH SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

(a) Loosen bolt (A) and remove bolt (B), and then slide the steering sliding yoke with shaft.
- Do not remove bolt (A).
- Do not separate the steering sliding yoke with shaft from the power steering gear.

(b) Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke with shaft, No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and steering link.

(c) Remove the bolt and steering sliding yoke.
(1) Remove the bolt.
(2) Insert a screwdriver or equivalent into the hole in the yoke. Hold down the claw of the intermediate shaft and remove the steering sliding yoke from the intermediate shaft.
HINT: Even if the claw is damaged, the intermediate shaft does not have to be replaced.

(d) Separate the steering sliding yoke with shaft from the steering link.
21. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

(a) Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and steering column.
(b) Remove the bolt.

(c) Remove the clamp and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
22. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

(a) Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and steering column.
(b) Remove the bolt.

(e) Remove the clamp and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps from the steering column.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and steering column.