Removal and Replacement

STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION








WARNING:
^ Before removing the air bag module, refer to Service Precautions and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.
^ When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag module.

NOTE: For removal and installation of the remote controlled radio switch, refer to Remote Controlled Radio Switch.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL





CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; doing so will damage the collapsible mechanism.

Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

[[B]] STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION: The tilt lever should be held in the lock position until the steering shaft assembly is installed to the vehicle. If the steering shaft assembly is removed with the tilt lever released, or the tilt lever is released after the steering shaft assembly was removed from the vehicle, the steering column can not be reinstalled correctly. If the steering column is installed incorrectly, the collision energy absorbing mechanism may be damaged.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and remove the steering shaft mounting bolts.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
[When re-using steering shaft assembly]





CAUTION: Do not release the tilt lever until the steering column shaft assembly has been installed.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and install the steering shaft assembly. Tighten the four bolts in the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to the specified torque in the order shown.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 Nm (100 ± 22 inch lbs.)

[When replacing steering shaft assembly (Replacement tilt lever with fixing band)]





CAUTION:
1. Do not release the tilt lever until the steering shaft assembly has been installed.
2. Remove the fixing band after the installation has been done. Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and install the steering shaft assembly. Tighten the four bolts in the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to the specified torque in the order shown.

Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 Nm (100 ± 22 inch lbs.)

[When replacing steering shaft assembly (Replacement tilt lever without fixing band)]





CAUTION: Do not release the tilt lever until the steering shaft assembly has been installed.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and install the steering shaft assembly. Tighten the four bolts in the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to the specified torque in the order shown.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 Nm (100 ± 22 inch lbs.)

]]B[[ STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION





After the steering wheel has been installed, connect the remote controlled radio switch harness to the remote controlled radio switch connector. The remote controlled radio switch harness should be clamped at right and left sides as shown.