Steering Column Assembly: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

PRECAUTION
NOTE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
REMOVE STEERING PAD
HINT:

Refer to the instructions for Removal of the steering pad. Refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY See step 3

REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

NOTE:

Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.

Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 4 claws.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Cover Claws
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Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws.

Fig 2: Disengaging Steering Column Cover Claws
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HINT:

Spread the claws to disengage them.

Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into each service hole to disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

Fig 3: Identifying Service Holes And Steering Column Cover Claws

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Service Hole

Protective Tape

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 pins to remove the upper steering column cover.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Upper Steering Column Cover Claws And Pins
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REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

Using pliers, expand the clamp.

Fig 5: Locating Clamp And Claw

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*1	Clamp
*2	Claw

While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Refer to the instructions for Removal of the driver side knee airbag assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL
HINT:

Refer to the instructions for Removal of the upper instrument panel. Refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Refer to the instructions for Removal of the brake pedal support assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 26
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying No. 2 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Claws
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REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
1. Turn back the floor carpet.
  
  Fig 7: View Of Clips And Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet
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2. Remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.
SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Matchmark
  
  NOTE:
  Do not separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for Brush Type Motor)
1. Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Wire Harness Clamps And Power Steering ECU Connectors
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2. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly.
3. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.
4. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Steering Post Assembly Bolt, And Nuts
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REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for Brushless Type Motor)
1. Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.
  
  Fig 11: Disconnecting Lock Lever
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2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
  HINT:
  
  As shown in the illustration, turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.
3. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Power Steering ECU Connector
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4. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.
5. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Steering Post Assembly Bolt, And Nuts
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REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 14: Identifying No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Column Assembly Matchmarks
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  *1 Matchmark
2. Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.