Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: 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

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 NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL LOWER COVER Removal

4. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL LOWER COVER Removal

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts.





(c) Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering pad switch assembly.

7. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH Removal

8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering wheel set nut.

(b) Put matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.





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(c) Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

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