Repair Procedures

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal(A) from the battery.




2. Remove the bolts (A) in the illustration, and then remove the driver's airbag module(B).

NOTE:
For the vehicles not equipped with SRS airbag, remove the horn cover assembly.




3. Remove the connector(A) and steering wheel lock nut(B).




4. After aligning the marks on the steering shaft and wheel, remove the steering wheel using the special tool (09561-11002).

NOTE:
Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it: it may damage the steering column.




5. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds after remaining the three bolts(A).




6. Remove the lower crash pad(A) after loosening the four bolts in the illustration.




7. Remove the bracket(A) by removing the four bolts(B).




8. Remove the connectors of the multifunction switch(A).




9. Remove the multifunction switch assembly(A).




10. Remove the five bolts connecting the steering column shaft(A) and the universal joint(B) as shown in the illustration.





CAUTION:
Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.

INSTALLATION

1. Installation is reverse of removal.

Tightening torque Nm(kgf-m, lb-ft) :
Steering wheel locking nut : 35 - 45 (3.5 - 4.5, 25 - 32)
Mounting bolts and nuts : 13 - 18 (1.3 - 1.8, 9.4 - 13)


CAUTION:
When installing the clock spring, refer the RT group to prevent the damage of clock spring inner cable.