Steering Column Assembly: Removal: Removal

PRECAUTION
Refer to PRECAUTION
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE STEERING PAD . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Assembly
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1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
2. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and main shaft assembly.
3. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
  - SST: 09950-50013
    - 09951-05010
    - 09952-05010
    - 09953-05020
    - 09954-05021
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover
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1. Remove the 3 screws.
2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

Fig 3: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover & Claw
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1. Disengage the claw and then remove the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Fig 4: Identifying Combination Switch Screws
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1. Disconnect all connectors from the combination switch assembly.
2. Remove the 3 screws.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 27
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
REMOVE FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 30
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 31
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 74
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER

Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Hole Cover & Clips
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1. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the steering column hole cover.
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and the No. 1 engine under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

Fig 6: Aligning Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly No. 2 & Steering Sliding Yoke
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1. Mark matchmarks on the power steering gear assembly and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
2. Remove bolt C and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft from the power steering gear assembly.
REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE
1. Mark matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke, No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.
2. Remove bolts A and B from the steering sliding yoke.
3. Slide the steering sliding yoke up and separate it from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
4. Pull down the steering sliding yoke from the steering intermediate shaft assembly to remove.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

Fig 7: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Nuts
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1. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps.
2. Remove the 4 nuts, then remove the steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.