Removal and Replacement

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING:
^ Before removing the air bag module, refer to Service Precautions and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.
^ When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL





Insert the special tool MB990784 at the indicated position to remove the cover.

NOTE: The special tool MB990784 can be inserted through the notch behind the area shown.

[[B]] STEERING WHEEL AND AIRBAG MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL





1. By sliding section A of the clock spring connector shown in the illustration in the arrow direction, disconnect the connector.





2. Loosen the bolt completely. Then, remove the steering wheel and airbag module assembly.

NOTE: Use a hexagonal bit socket or a hexagonal wrench having an effective length of 75 mm (3.0 inches) or more in the hexagonal section and the diameter of 8 mm (0.31 inches) or more.

[[C]] STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION: The tilt lever should be held in the lock position until the steering shaft assembly is installed to the vehicle. If the steering shaft assembly is removed with the tilt lever released, or the tilt lever is released after the steering shaft assembly was removed from the vehicle, the steering column can not be reinstalled correctly. If the steering column is installed incorrectly, the collision energy absorbing mechanism may be damaged.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and remove the steering shaft mounting bolts.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION





[When re-using steering shaft assembly]

CAUTION: Do not release the tilt lever until the steering column shaft assembly has been installed.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and install the steering shaft assembly. Tighten the four bolts in the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to the specified torque in the order shown.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 Nm (102 ± 22 inch lbs.)





[When replacing steering shaft assembly (Replacement tilt lever with fixing band)]

CAUTION:
1. Do not release the tilt lever until the steering shaft assembly has been installed.
2. Remove the fixing band after the installation has been done.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and install the steering shaft assembly. Tighten the four bolts in the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to the specified torque in the order shown.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 Nm (102 ± 22 inch lbs.)





[When replacing steering shaft assembly (Replacement tilt lever without fixing band)]

CAUTION: Do not release the tilt lever until the steering shaft assembly has been installed.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and install the steering shaft assembly. Tighten the four bolts in the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to the specified torque in the order shown.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 Nm (102 ± 22 inch lbs.)

]]B[[ BOLT





Before installing the bolt, coat the mounting hole on the toe board with the specified sealant.
Specified Sealant: 3M(TM) AAD Part No.8633 Windo-weld Resealant or equivalent