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Steering Column: Removal

  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK".
  3. Disconnect the battery "-" (negative) terminal cable, and wait at least 5 minutes.
  4. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located under the steering column.
    CAUTION: The wheel of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the "LOCK" position before disconnecting the steering column from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SRS coil assembly to become uncentered which will cause damage to the SRS coil assembly.
  5. Disconnect the transmission (for M/T) and transfer control lever knob.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors.
  7. Remove front console assembly.
  8. Remove lower cluster assembly.
  9. Remove the engine hood opening lever, then remove steering lower cover.
  10. Remove driver knee bolster (reinforcement).
  11. Loosen the inflator module fixing bolt from behind the steering wheel assembly using a Torx® driver or equivalent until the inflator module can be released from steering assembly.
    Fig 1: Loosening The Inflator Module Fixing Bolt
    G02800132Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located behind the inflator module.
  13. Remove inflator module.
    WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE URETHANE COVER AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE URETHANE SIDE UP. THIS IS NECESSARY BECAUSE A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR CUSHION TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
    Fig 2: Laying Steering Cover With Urethane Side Up
    G02800133Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  14. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original position. Move the front wheels to the straight ahead position, then use steering wheel remover J-29752 to remove the steering wheel.
    Fig 3: Applying Setting Mark
    G02800134Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
    Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel
    G02800135Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove steering column cover.
  16. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located under the steering column.
  17. Remove the combination switch assembly with SRS coil.
    NOTE: SRS coil is a part of combination switch assembly, which can not be replaced singly. Therefore, be sure not to remove the SRS coil from the combination switch assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Combination Switch Assembly
    G02800136Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove snap ring.
  19. Remove cushion rubber.
  20. Remove shift lock cable (For A/T).
  21. Disconnect the starter switch harness connector located under the steering column, then remove lock cylinder assembly.
  22. Apply a setting mark (1) across the universal joint and steering shaft to reassemble the parts in their original position, then remove steering column assembly.
NOTE: A Setting Mark Can Be Easily Made If The Shaft Is Withdrawn A Little By Loosening The Steering Shaft Universal Joint.
Fig 6: Making Setting Mark On Steering Shaft Universal Joint
G02800137Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
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