Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter (Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [09/2014 - ] ).
   NOTE:

   Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

   HINT: 

   Performing the above operation causes the auto tilt away function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
   NOTE:

   When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - ] ).

(Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ] )

1. Remove the 3 screws.
2. Detach the 2 claws to remove the steering column lower cover.

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   NOTE:

   Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

3. Detach the 4 clips.

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4. Detach the 2 claws to remove the steering column upper cover.

1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Detach the 3 claws with a screwdriver. Then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

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(Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ] )

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27

1. Remove the clamp from the steering column hole cover.

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2. Loosen the bolt of the steering sliding with shaft yoke closest to the vehicle interior.

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   *a	Vehicle Interior

3. Remove the bolt of the power steering link and the steering sliding with shaft yoke.

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4. Slide the steering sliding with shaft yoke and place matchmarks.

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   *a	Slide
   *b	Matchmark

5. Disconnect the steering sliding with shaft yoke from the power steering link.

1. Remove the clamp from the steering column hole cover.

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2. Remove the bolt from the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

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3. Slide the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly towards the vehicle interior and place matchmarks.

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   *a	Slide
   *b	Matchmark

4. Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft from the power steering link.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the brake pedal return spring.
3. Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.

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1. Put matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke and steering column assembly.

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   *A	for 2WD	*B	for AWD
   *C	for 2WD (VGRS)	*a	Matchmark

2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly.

1. Remove the bolt and steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly.

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   *A	w/o VGRS
   *B	w/ VGRS
   *a	Vehicle Interior

1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering column hole cover.