Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

NOTICE:
* Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
* Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
* Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

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:
The power window system utilizes a mechanism that the door glass moves down slightly when the door is opened, and that the glass moves up when closing the door in order to prevent the door molding from being damaged. When the battery negative (-) terminal needs to be disconnected for servicing, fully open the driver and passenger door glasses in advance.

3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.









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

(c) Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly and steering wheel assembly.

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









SST : 09950-50013

09951-05010

09952-05010

09953-05020

09954-05031

NOTICE:
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

6. REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) (for Automatic Transmission) Removal

7. REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER

(a) Remove the 2 screws and steering shake damper from steering wheel assembly.





8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER (w/ Cruise Control System) Removal

9. REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER (w/o Cruise Control System)

(a) Remove the 2 screws.





(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering wheel boss cover.

10. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Cruise Control System) Removal

11. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the No. 1 steering wheel ornament.