STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM]

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Warning
•  Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service 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 (if equipped).

2.  Remove the driver-side front scuff plate. (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the driver-side front side trim. (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the bonnet release lever. (See BONNET LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the shift knob (MTX). (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Remove the selector lever knob (ATX). (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8.  Remove the shift panel. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

10.  Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

11.  Remove the lower panel. (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

12.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

13.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

14.  If the steering lock component is replaced, perform programming for the immobilizer system related parts. (See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-RELATED PARTS PROGRAMMING [ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM].)

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1
Driver-side air bag module
(See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2
Lockbolt
3
Steering wheel
(See Steering Wheel Removal Note.)
(See Steering Wheel Installation Note.)
4
Column cover
(See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5
Clock spring, combination switch
(See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(See COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6
Hole cover
7
Key slot
(See Key Slot Removal Note.)
(See Key Slot Installation Note.)
8
Coil antenna
(See COIL ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
9
Key reminder switch
(See KEY REMINDER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
10
Joint cover
11
Joint bolt
(See Joint Bolt Installation Note.)
12
Steering shaft component
(See Steering Shaft Component Installation Note.)
13
Coil attachment mounting bolt
(See Coil Attachment Mounting Bolt, Coil Attachment Removal Note.)
(See Coil Attachment, Coil Attachment Mounting Bolt Installation Note.)
14
Coil attachment
(See Coil Attachment Mounting Bolt, Coil Attachment Removal Note.)
(See Coil Attachment, Coil Attachment Mounting Bolt Installation Note.)
15
Steering lock mounting bolt
(See Steering Lock Mounting Bolt, Steering Lock Component Removal Note.)
(See Steering Lock Component, Steering Lock Mounting Bolt Installation Note.)
16
Steering lock component
(See Steering Lock Mounting Bolt, Steering Lock Component Removal Note.)
(See Steering Lock Component, Steering Lock Mounting Bolt Installation Note.)
17
Steering shaft
18
Dashboard bracket (if equipped)
19
Steering lock


Steering Wheel Removal Note

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

1.  Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position.

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


Key Slot Removal Note

1.  Insert the key into the key slot.

2.  Insert a pin from the position indicated by the arrow in the figure, and while pressing the lock lever with the pin, remove the key slot from the steering lock component.

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Coil Attachment Mounting Bolt, Coil Attachment Removal Note

1.  Make a groove in the heads of the coil attachment mounting bolts using a chisel and hammer.

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2.  Remove the coil attachment.


Steering Lock Mounting Bolt, Steering Lock Component Removal Note

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

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2.  Remove the steering lock component.


Steering Lock Component, Steering Lock Mounting Bolt Installation Note

1.  Press the coil attachment in the direction of the arrow in the figure until it contacts the steering shaft.

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2.  Temporarily install the steering lock component to the steering shaft using a new steering lock mounting bolt.

3.  Tighten the steering lock mounting bolt until the head breaks off.

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Coil Attachment, Coil Attachment Mounting Bolt Installation Note

1.  Assemble area A of the coil attachment to area B of the steering shaft, and press the coil attachment in the direction of the arrow in the figure until it contacts the steering shaft.

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2.  Temporarily install the coil attachment to the steering shaft using a new coil attachment mounting bolt.

3.  Tighten the coil attachment mounting bolts in the order shown in the figure until the heads break off.

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Steering Shaft Component Installation Note

1.  Verify that the adjusting lever is in the LOCK position.

2.  Tighten the bolts in alphabetical order.

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Joint Bolt Installation Note

1.  Install the steering shaft component to the steering gear.

2.  After temporarily install the joint bolt to the intermediate shaft joint, verify that the joint bolt is installed to the groove of the steering gear.

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3.  Tighten the joint bolt to the specified torque.


Key Slot Installation Note

1.  Insert the key into the key slot.

2.  Install the key slot to the steering lock.


Steering Wheel Installation Note

1.  Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position and install the steering wheel.