Steering lock removal

1. Steering lock safety information

1. Models with the passive entry and start system

If replacing the steering lock, it is necessary to write the vehicle information into the new steering lock.

The scan tool used for the replacement procedure must be the same from start to finish. If the scan tool is changed midway, information cannot be written correctly.

Use the following procedure when replacing or programming the steering lock.

Steering lock replacement procedure
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Reset Steering Lock*1
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Steering lock replacement
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Program Steering Lock

Note

  • *1: If reusing the steering lock in another vehicle, perform "Reset Steering Lock" in the original vehicle.

Caution

  • Because "Reset Steering Lock" cannot be performed in a new vehicle, be sure to perform "Reset Steering Lock" in the original vehicle.

2. Steering lock reset

1. Precautions (Models with the passive entry and start system)

Caution

  • When installing the steering lock assembly to the vehicle, it must be security linked to the wireless access module using the programming procedure. Once this linking has been performed, the steering lock assembly cannot be installed to any other vehicle. Before transferring (switching) to the vehicle in which the complaint originated, the resetting procedure must be performed in the original vehicle and the security linkages between each module must be reset.

If the steering lock to be replaced cannot establish communication with the scan tool, do not perform this operation.

2. Reset Steering Lock

1) Connect the scan tool to the DLC.

2) Turn ON the ignition switch.

3) Select "Reset Steering Lock" on the scan tool.

  • Diagnostics > Body > WAM (Wireless Access Module) > Special Function > Steering Lock > Reset Steering Lock

4) Reset the immobilizer security information in the steering lock by following the on-screen instructions.

Caution

  • Entering an incorrect security code causes a security wait time.

5) Turn OFF the ignition switch for 30 seconds.

3. Driver airbag removal

4. Steering wheel removal

1) Put the tires in a forward travel position.

2) Draw alignment marks on the steering wheel and steering shaft.

3) Remove the nut from the steering shaft.

4) Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft using the special tool.


SST: 5-8521-0016-0 - steering wheel remover

Caution

  • The steering wheel should never be removed using a hammer or tool that causes shock.

The steering wheel is designed to absorb impact.

5. Steering cowl removal

1) Remove the steering cowl from the steering shaft.

Legend

  1. Steering upper cowl
  2. Steering lower cowl

6. Combination switch removal

Caution

  • Because the combination switch is integrated with the SRS coil, do not remove it or rotate the combination switch.

Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position before performing work.

1) Check that the neutral marking of the combination switch aligns when the front wheels are set in the straight ahead position.

2) Hold the metal band ends to open the metal band.

3) Keeping the metal band open, remove the combination switch from the steering shaft.

Legend

  1. Combination switch
  2. Metal band

4) Disconnect the connector from the combination switch.

7. Steering lock removal

1) Remove the shear bolt (whose head is twisted off after tightening) using an extractor, reverse tap, etc.

2) Remove the steering lock from the steering shaft.

Models without the passive entry and start system

Legend

  1. Steering lock
  2. Shear bolt
  3. ICU antenna coil portion

Models with the passive entry and start system

Legend

  1. Steering lock
  2. Shear bolt