Steering Column: Removal
- Adjust the tilt position to the lowest position and lock the tilt lever.
- Remove the steering wheel. Ref. to
REMOVAL , Steering Wheel.
- Remove the universal joint. Ref. to
REMOVAL , Universal Joint.
- Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
- Remove all connectors from the steering column.
- Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing the steering column.
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- Pull out the steering shaft assembly from the hole on toe board.
CAUTION:
- Always remove the universal joint before removing the steering column installation bolt to avoid damage to the universal joint.
- Do not loosen the tilt lever when the steering column is not secured to the vehicle.