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 Service Precautions.

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)

NOTICE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Steering System.

3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

4. REMOVE STEERING PAD

HINT
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the steering pad Removal.

5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.





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

(c) Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

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





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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 (09953-05020) before use.

6. REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER

(a) Remove the 2 screws.





(b) Remove the steering shake damper from the steering wheel assembly.

7. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the screw.





(b) Disengage the 2 claws and pin to remove the steering pad switch assembly (RH side) from the steering wheel sub-assembly.

(c) Remove the screw.

(d) Disengage the 2 claws and pin to remove the steering pad switch assembly (LH side) from the steering wheel sub-assembly.





8. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH Removal

9. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE

10. REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER

(a) Remove the 2 pins.





(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering wheel boss cover from the steering wheel sub-assembly.

11. REMOVE STEERING PAD ATTACHING SCREW

(a) Remove the 2 steering pad attaching screws from the lower steering wheel boss cover.