Steering Column Assembly: Removal

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PRECAUTION
(See PRECAUTION )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE NO.2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the steering wheel cover lower No. 2.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Cover Lower No. 2 Using Screwdriver
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REMOVE NO.3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the No. 3 lower steering wheel cover.
REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )

Fig 2: Removing No. 3 Lower Steering Wheel Cover Using Screwdriver
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REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
2. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and main shaft assembly.
3. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
  SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
  
  Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly Using SST
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REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Lower Steering Column Cover With Screws
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REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Disengage the claw and then remove the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See SPIRAL CABLE )
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST (See FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Regular Cab) (See REMOVAL )

Fig 5: Removing Upper Steering Column Cover
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REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Access Cab) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Double Cab) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Regular Cab) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Access Cab) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Double Cab) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER TRAY (for Pedal Type Parking Brake) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL HOLE COVER (for Lever Type Parking Brake) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER
1. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the steering column hole cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the No. 1 engine under cover sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Steering Column Hole Cover
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REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
1. Mark matchmarks on the power steering gear assembly and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
2. Remove bolt C and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft from the power steering gear assembly.
REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE
1. Mark matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke, steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly No. 2 and steering intermediate shaft assembly.
2. Remove bolts A and B from the steering sliding yoke.
3. Slide the steering sliding yoke up and separate it from the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly No. 2.
4. Pull down the steering sliding yoke from the steering intermediate shaft assembly to remove.
  
  Fig 7: Marking Matchmarks On Power Steering Gear Assembly
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REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps.
2. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, then remove the steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.
  
  Fig 8: Disconnecting Connectors & Wire Harness Clamps
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