STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY > REMOVAL

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CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (Click here).



1. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.



3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.



4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.



5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

  1. Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent necessary to remove the No. 1 lower instrument panel.



6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


B216306

  1. Remove the 2 <C> bolts.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and the 7 clips and separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.



    B216314

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3 connector.



    B216315

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control lever.



7. REMOVE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    B213964E01

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the locking button.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Locking Button

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector and remove the instrument panel wire.



    B213966

  1. Remove the 3 bolts.

  1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the knee airbag assembly.



8. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    I105288

  1. Disconnect the connector.

    HINT:
    If the vehicle is equipped with stop and start system, disconnect the connector.



    I105072

  1. Remove the clip.

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the air duct.



9. REMOVE STEERING PAD


B213957

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, push open the spring clips and disengage the pins.

    NOTICE:
    Lightly hold the horn button assembly to prevent it from falling.

  1. Pull the steering pad toward you.



    B213194E01

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the locking button.

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, disconnect the connector.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Locking Button

  1. Detach the horn terminal.



10. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  1. Fully extend and tilt up the steering wheel.



    C196467E01

  1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Matchmark

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.

  1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.



    C196466E01

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

    SST
    09950-50013   (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070)

    NOTICE:
    Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.



11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER SUPPORT (w/ Smart Entry and Start System)


C196468

  1. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the steering column cover support.



12. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER


C196526

  1. Push the right and left sides of the steering column lower cover, and disengage the 2 claws.

  1. Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the steering column lower cover to disengage the claw.

    HINT:
    Spread the claw to disengage it.



    C196527

  1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.

  1. Turn the steering column lower cover and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.



13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER


    C196469

  1. Disengage the 3 claws, and remove the steering column upper cover.



14. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY


C196470

  1. Disconnect all connectors from the turn signal switch with spiral cable.

  1. Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the combination switch assembly together with the spiral cable from the steering column assembly.



15. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


C193207E01

  1. Loosen bolt A.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Matchmark

  1. Place matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering gear assembly.

  1. Remove bolt B and detach the No. 2 steering intermediate assembly from the steering gear assembly.



16. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

  1. Disconnect all connectors and detach all wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.



    C196471

  1. Remove the 4 nuts and remove the steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.