Steering Column Assembly: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column

Refer to PRECAUTION .

PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE STEERING PAD . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut and place matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering column.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Wheel Assembly
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2. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Using SST
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  - SST: 09950-50013
    - 09951-05010
    - 09952-05010
    - 09953-05020
    - 09954-05021
  NOTE:
  Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
NOTE:
Failure to follow the correct removal procedure may damage the claws.
1. Release the tilt lever.
2. Press the both sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
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3. Insert your finger through the tilt lever opening in the lower steering column cover and disengage the claw.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
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4. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.
  
  Fig 5: Pulling Lower Steering Column Cover
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  HINT:
  
  The claws can be disengaged by pushing the lower steering column cover toward the front of the vehicle while pulling the upper steering column cover.
5. Disengage the 3 claws, 4 clips, and 2 pins and separate the upper steering column cover.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Fasteners
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REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect all connectors from the turn signal switch with spiral cable.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Spiral Cable Connector And Claw
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REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Combination Switch Assembly Clamp
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REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to REMOVAL .
DISCONNECT POWER STEERING ECU

Fig 9: Locating Power Steering Column Connectors
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1. Detach the power steering motor wire harness and torque sensor wire harness clamps from the power steering ECU side.
2. Disconnect the 2 steering column connectors from the power steering ECU.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 21
REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

Fig 10: Locating Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet Clips
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1. Turn back the floor carpet, remove the 2 clips and remove the column hole cover silencer sheet.
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Fig 11: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft
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1. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering gear.
2. Remove bolt A and detach the steering assembly from the steering gear.
3. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering column.
4. Remove bolt B and detach the steering intermediate shaft from the steering column.
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the brake pedal support. Refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect all connectors and detach all wire harness clamps from the steering column.
2. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and remove the steering column from the instrument panel reinforcement.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Brake Pedal Support Fasteners
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