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 AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

1.  Remove the dashboard under cover (driver side). (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the coil antenna (with advanced keyless system). (See COIL ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

6.  If the steering lock component of a vehicle equipped with the advanced keyless system is replaced, perform the following procedure after installation.

•  Immobilizer system resetting (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING [ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND START SYSTEM].)

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1	Air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2	Locknut
3	Steering wheel (See Steering Wheel Removal Note.) (See Steering Wheel Installation Note.)
4	Interlock cable (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5	Combination switch (See COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6	Joint cover
7	Steering shaft (See Steering Shaft Removal Note.) (See Steering Shaft Installation Note.)
8	Dust cover
9	Steering lock mounting bolts (See Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Removal Note.) (See Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Installation Note.)
10	Steering lock component
11	Key cylinder (Without advanced keyless system) (SeeKey Cylinder (Without Advanced Keyless System) Removal Note.)
12	Ignition switch (See IGNITION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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 Shaft Removal Note

Caution

•  When removing/installing the steering shaft, protect the lower panel with a clean rag to prevent it from being scratched by interference.

1.  Protect the lower panel with a clean rag.

2.  Remove the steering wheel using any commercially available 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 screwdriver.

3.  Disassemble the steering lock component.

Key Cylinder (Without Advanced Keyless System) 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 adjusting lever.

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2.  Tighten nut A.

3.  Tighten nut B.

4.  Tighten bolt C.

Steering Wheel Installation Note

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