Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Remove and install the parts as shown.

(MAIN POINTS OF REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION)

CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 30 seconds or longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

NOTICE: If the wiring connector of the airbag system is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, diagnostic codes will be recorded.





1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
(a) Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
(b) Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
(c) Using a torx wrench, loosen the four screws.
Torx wrench: T30 (Part No.09042-00010 or locally manufactured tool)
(d) Loosen the torx screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.





(e) Pull the wheel pad out from the steering wheel and disconnect the airbag connector.

NOTICE: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the airbag wire harness.

CAUTION: When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward.





2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the set nut.
(c) Using SST, remove the steering wheel. SST 09213-31021

3. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL AND WHEEL PAD
(a) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.





(b) Center the spiral cable. Refer to Restraint System / Air Bag Systems / Clockspring Assembly/Spiral Cable. Service and Repair
(c) Install the steering wheel and torque the set nut.
Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf).
(d) Connect the connector.





(e) Install the wheel pad after confirming that the circumference groove of the torx screws is caught on the screw case.

(f) Using a torx wrench, tighten the four screws.
Torque: 7.4 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 64 in.lbf).

NOTICE:
- Make sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified torque.
- If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the wheel pad with a new one.
- When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wirings do not interfere with other parts and are not pinched between other parts.

4. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT AFTER INSTALLING STEERING COLUMN.