Repair Procedures: Replacement: Notes

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 are placed in the straight ahead position.
Remove the airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING )
Disconnect the connector & lock bolt (A) and then remove the steering wheel by using special service tools (09561-11001).
Tightening Torques:

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

Information

Tighten the lock bolt appropriately and install the SST (09561-1101) in order to separate the steering wheel easily.
NOTE:
- Do not use a hammer to remove the steering wheel because it may damage the steering column.
- When installing, do not reuse the steering lock bolt.
Remove the steering column shroud.
(Refer to STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER PANEL )
Remove the clock spring.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING )
Remove the multifunction switch.
(Refer to MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH )
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Remove the knee airbag and disconnect the connector.
Unscrew the steering column bolt (A) to disconnect the universal joint and steering gear connection.
Tightening Torques:

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

NOTE: Do not reuse the universal joint bolt, Be sure to install a new one.
Loosen the bolt (A) & (B) and remove the steering column assembly.
Tightening Torques:

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

bolt: 44.1~49.0 N.m (4.0~4.5 kgf.m, 32.5~36.2 lb-ft)
Install in the reverse order of removal.