Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
Remove the driver airbag.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Disconnect the steering wheel connector (A).

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Loosen the steering wheel bolt (A) and then remove the steering wheel.

Tightening torque:

44.1 - 49.0 N.m (4.5 - 5.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 36.2 lb-ft)

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NOTE:

Do not use the hammer for disconnecting on the steering column not to damage the steering column.
Do not reuse the steering lock bolt.

When assembling, match the gear teeth as the below illustration.

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