Repair Procedures: Replacement

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 can face straight ahead.
Push the pins (A).

Fig 1: Pushing Pins
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Fig 2: Pushing Pins
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Fig 3: Pushing Pins
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Disconnect the horn (B) & air bag (A) connector and then remove the air bag module.

Fig 4: Horn And Air Bag Connectors
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Loosen the lock nut (A), disconnect the connector (B) and then remove the steering wheel.
Tightening Torque:

39.2 ~ 49.0 N.m. (4.0 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~36.2 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Lock Nut And Connector
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CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column upper (A) and lower shroud (B).

Fig 6: Steering Column Upper And Lower Shroud
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Fig 7: Lower Shroud Screw
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Disconnect the connector and then remove the clock spring (A).

Fig 8: Clock Spring Connector
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Fig 9: Clock Spring
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CAUTION:
- When assembling set the center position by setting the marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. Make an array the mark (>< ) by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and then 2.0 revolutions counterclockwise.
Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switches (A).

Fig 10: Multifunction Switches Connector (1 Of 2)
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Fig 11: Multifunction Switches Connector (2 Of 2)
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Fig 12: Multifunction Switches And Screw
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Remove the crash pad side cover (A), Fuse box cover and lower crash pad (B).

Fig 13: Crash Pad Side Cover
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Fig 14: Fuse Box Cover And Lower Crash Pad
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Loosen the bolts and then remove the reinforce panel (A).

Fig 15: Reinforce Panel And Bolts
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Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)

Fig 16: Universal Joint Assembly And Bolt
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CAUTION:
- Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
- Change to the new bolt when assembling
Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column & EPS unit assembly.
Remove the shower duct (A).

Fig 17: Shower Duct
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Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

Nut: 12.7 ~ 17.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0 lb-ft)

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

Fig 18: Steering Column Mounting Nuts
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Tightening torque:

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

Fig 19: Steering Column Mounting Bolt
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Installation is the reverse of the removal.
NOTE: You must perform ASP calibration and ESP type recognition after assembly.