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 TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

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.

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.





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

(c) Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

(d) Install SST to the steering wheel assembly as shown in the illustration.





SST : 09950-50013

09951-05010

09952-05010

09953-05020

09954-05021

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

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





7. REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER

(a) Remove the 2 screws.





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

8. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH Removal

10. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE

11. REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH Removal

12. REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER

(a) Remove the 2 screws.





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





13. REMOVE STEERING PAD ATTACHING SCREW

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