Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:
* w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal:

* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the switch and volume case.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 steering wheel cover.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

(b) Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

(c) Disconnect the horn connector.

(d) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.

NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering wheel set nut.

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

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

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