Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column. Service Precautions

1. PRECAUTION

Steering System

2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER Removal

4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER Removal

5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Removal

6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw and 4 clips and remove the instrument side panel.









7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

10. REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL METER ORNAMENT Removal

12. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Remove the 2 screws.





(b) Disengage the 6 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.

13. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the upper steering column cover.





14. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

(b) Using pliers, loosen the clamp.

(c) With the clamp loosened, use a screwdriver to disengage the claw, and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.









NOTICE:
* Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and turn the ignition switch to ON.
* Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and turn the ignition switch to ON.
* Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

15. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.









(b) Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

(c) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.









(d) Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

(e) Disengage the 4 claws from the exterior of the vehicle cabin, and remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly.





16. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU.









(1) As shown illustration, pull out the lock of the lock lever and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.

(b) Disengage the clamp.

(c) Disconnect the each connector and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.

(d) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts to remove the steering column assembly.





HINT
When pulling the bolts out, lifting the motor section of the steering column assembly and tilting the steering column assembly will make it easier to remove the bolts.