Repair procedures: Replacement

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 can face straight ahead.
Remove the airbag module. (Refer to AIRBAG MODULES & CLOCK SPRING .
Loosen the steering wheel lock nut.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Lock Nut
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Remove the steering wheel from the steering column shaft by using a SST (09561-11001).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel And Steering Column Shaft
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CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
Remove the steering column upper and lower shroud.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Upper And Lower Shroud
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Remove the clock spring.

Fig 4: Identifying Clock Spring
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Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switches.

Fig 5: Identifying Multifunction Switches And Mounting Screws
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Remove the lower crash pad. (Refer to CRASH PAD )
Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

29.4 ~ 34.3 N.m (3.0 ~ 3.5 kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 25.3 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly Mounting Bolts
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CAUTION: Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
Disconnect all connectors connected the steering column.
Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Steering Column & EPS Unit Assembly Mounting Nuts
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Fig 8: Identifying Steering Column & EPS Unit Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Installation is the reverse of the removal.
CAUTION: When installing the clock spring, refer the CLOCK SPRING CIRCUIT INSPECTION to prevent the damage of clock spring inner cable.
Compensate the steering angle sensor after replacing the steering column.