Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS before servicing Service Precautions.

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING 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.

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

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (w/ Cruise Control System) Removal

6. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.





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

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(c) Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

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

SST : 09950-50013

09951-05010

09952-05010

09953-05020

09954-05031





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