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Removal





STEERING COLUMN: MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column): REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER





(a) Remove the 2 screws.

HINT
Turn the steering wheel to the right and left as necessary to remove the 2 screws.





(b) Detach the 4 clips.

(c) Detach the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.

3. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER





(a) Detach the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

4. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR BAG ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU





(a) Disconnect the 2 ECU connectors.

(b) Remove the 2 screws and ECU.