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. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. REMOVE STEERING PAD

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

3. 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

09955-04071

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

4. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH Removal

6. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE

7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER

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





8. REMOVE STEERING PAD ATTACHING SCREW

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