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Removal and Installation: Removal

CAUTION:
  • The rotation of the spiral cable (SRS air bag component part) is limited. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear is removed.
  • Remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the coupling joint to avoid damaging the spiral cable.
  1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
  2. If necessary, remove the steering wheel. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Remove the steering column covers and instrument lower cover LH. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. Remove the combination meter. Refer to , "COMBINATION METER ".
  5. Remove the cluster lid C and center console assembly. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  6. Remove the instrument panel screws from the LH side of the instrument panel to allow the ignition switch to clear the instrument panel during removal.
  7. Remove lower knee protector. Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Disconnect the following:
    • Headlamp switch
    • Wiper/washer switch
    • Spiral cable
    • Key switch and key lock solenoid
    • NATS antenna amplifier
    • Illumination lamp
    • Ignition switch
    • Column harness clips, position aside
  9. Remove the bolt and nut attaching the upper joint to the lower joint and shaft assembly.
  10. Remove the steering column nuts and steering column.
  11. Remove the shaft lower cover, lower joint and shaft assembly and cowl panel hole cover as necessary.
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