STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

1.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1	Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2	Horn cap
3	Air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4	Locknut
5	Steering wheel (See Steering Wheel Removal Note.) (See Steering Wheel Installation Note.)
6	Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7	Clock spring (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
8	Combination switch (See COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
9	Steering shaft (See Steering Shaft Installation Note.)
10	Universal joint
11	Boot
12	Intermediate shaft
13	Steering lock mounting bolts (See Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Removal Note.) (See Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Installation Note.)
14	Steering lock component
15	Outer cylinder (See Outer Cylinder Removal Note.)

Steering Wheel Removal Note

Caution

•  Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The column will collapse.

1.  Set the vehicle in the straight‐ahead position.

2.  Remove the steering wheel using a suitable puller.

Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Removal Note

1.  Make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts using a chisel and a hammer.

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2.  Remove the bolts using a flathead screwdriver.

3.  Disassemble the steering lock component.

Outer Cylinder Removal Note

1.  Turn the key to the ACC position.

2.  Push the pin and remove the outer cylinder.

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Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Installation Note

1.  Assemble the steering lock component to the steering shaft.

2.  Verify that the lock operates correctly.

3.  Install new steering lock mounting bolts.

4.  Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.

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Steering Shaft Installation Note

Caution

•  Do not apply a shock in the axial direction of the shaft.

1.  Lock the tilt lever. (Equipped with tilt mechanism)

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2.  Tighten nut A.

3.  Tighten bolt B.

Steering Wheel Installation Note

1.  Make sure the wheels in the straight‐ahead position, and install the steering wheel.