Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering wheel Service Precautions.

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter Programming and Relearning.

NOTICE:
Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

HINT
Performing the above operation causes the auto tilt away function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

(c) Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

NOTICE:
* w/ Navigation System for HDD:
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly Removal.

5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER

(a) Remove the 3 screws.

(b) Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering column lower cover.

NOTICE:
Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera)

(a) Detach the 4 clips.

(b) Detach the claw and remove the steering column upper cover.

7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera)

(a) Detach the 4 clips.

(b) Detach the claw and connector, and disconnect remove the steering column upper cover.

8. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch with spiral cable.

(b) Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Then remove the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the instrument lower panel airbag assembly Removal.

10. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (TILT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR)

(a) Detach the claws and remove the wire harness protector and wire harness.

(b) Put matchmarks on the steering actuator and steering column.

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11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FENDER APRON TO FRAME SEAL LH Removal

12. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.

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13. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and steering column hole cover from the vehicle.

14. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering gear.

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(b) Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.