Removal [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - ]

1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize settings.

   Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [09/2014 - ]

   NOTE:

   Record the current customize 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.

Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ]

See step  3 [09/2014 - 11/2017], or see step  3 [11/2017 - ]

1. for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:

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      Remove the 2 screws.

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      Disengage the 2 claws.

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      Disengage the claw and remove the steering column cover (lower).

2. for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:

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      Remove the 3 screws.

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      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover (lower).

3. Disengage the 6 clips from the steering column cover (upper).

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   Disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover (upper).

1. Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
2. Disengage the 3 claws to 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 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

1. Remove the bolt and No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

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1. w/o VGRS:

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      *a

      Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.

   2. Remove the bolt.
   3. Remove the brake pedal return spring from the steering column assembly and push rod pin.
2. w/ VGRS:

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      *a

      Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering actuator assembly and steering column assembly.

   2. Remove the bolt.
   3. Remove the brake pedal return spring from the steering column assembly and push rod pin.
3. Disconnect each connector and disengage each wire harness clamp from the steering column assembly.
4. for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:
   1. Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.

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5. for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:

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   1. Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.
6. w/o VGRS:
   1. Separate the steering column assembly from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
7. w/ VGRS:
   1. Separate the steering column assembly from the steering actuator assembly.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [09/2014 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2022 - ]

1. for 2WD:
   1. Loosen the clamp.

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   2. Loosen the bolt (A).
      NOTE:

      Do not remove the bolt (A).

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   3. Remove the bolt (B).

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      *a

      Matchmark

      Slide the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and power steering link assembly.

   5. Separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.
   6. Remove the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly with the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the vehicle.
2. for AWD:

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      Loosen the clamp.

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      Remove the bolt.

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      *a

      Matchmark

      Slide the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and power steering link assembly.

   4. Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.
   5. Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the vehicle.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

1. w/o VGRS:
   1. Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

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      *a

      Matchmark

   2. Remove the bolt.
   3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

      HINT: 

      Even if the claw is broken, the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly can be reused if the claw is removed.

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      *1	Steering Sliding Yoke Sub-assembly
      *2	No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      *a	Claw

2. w/ VGRS:

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      *a

      Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and steering actuator assembly.

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