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Steering Column: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>BATTERY
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Instrument Panel Lower Cover>REMOVAL
  3. Remove the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Knee Airbag Module>REMOVAL
  4. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Driver's Airbag Module>REMOVAL
  5. Remove the steering wheel. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Steering Wheel>REMOVAL 
  6. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Release the clips, and remove the cover assembly - steering UPR.
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    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access with push button start)
    4. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
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  7. Remove the switch assembly - combination.
    1. Disconnect the connector, and loosen the clamp to release the claws.
    2. Pull out the switch assembly - combination from the column assembly - steering.
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  8. Remove all connectors from the column assembly - steering.
  9. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Universal Joint>REMOVAL 
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the universal joint assembly - steering and improper steering effort, make sure to remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
  10. Remove the nut under the beam COMPL - steering securing the column assembly - steering.
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  11. Pull out the column assembly - steering from the hole on toe board.
    CAUTION: Do not loosen the tilt lever when the column assembly - steering is not secured to the vehicle.
  12. Remove the ignition key lock. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Ignition Key Lock>REPLACEMENT
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