Removal [06/2016 - 03/2017]: Procedure

(Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2016 - ] )

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

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(Refer to REMOVAL [06/2016 - ] )

1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw and 4 clips to remove the instrument side panel LH.

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   *1	Moulding Remover

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1. Remove the 2 screws.

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2. Disengage the 6 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the upper steering column cover.

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1. Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
2. Using pliers, loosen the clamp.
3. With the clamp loosened, use a screwdriver to disengage the claw, and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

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   *1	Clamp
   *2	Claw

   NOTE:

   • Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and turn the ignition switch to ON.
   • Do not rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and turn the ignition switch to ON.
   • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

1. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.

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   Matchmark

2. Remove the bolt to separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
3. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

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   *1

   Matchmark

4. Remove the bolt to separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
5. Disengage the 4 claws to remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the exterior of the vehicle cabin.

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1. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly.

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   1. As shown in the illustration, pull out the lock of the lock lever and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.
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      *a	Pull out the lock
      *b	Turn the lock lever

2. Disengage the clamp.
3. Disconnect each connector to disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
4. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts to remove the steering column assembly.

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   HINT: 

   When pulling the bolts out, lifting the motor section of the steering column assembly and tilting the steering column assembly will make it easier to remove the bolts.