Steering Column Assembly (For Lhd) Disassembly

Detach the 2 claws and slide the transponder key amplifier in the direction shown in the illustration, to remove it from the steering column upper with switch bracket.

Fix the steering column assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

Using a drill, drill a hole in the steering lock set bolt to insert a screw extractor.

Using a screw extractor, remove the steering lock set bolt and then remove the steering column upper with switch bracket.

Insert the key and turn it to the ACC position.

Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the steering column upper with switch bracket, as shown in the illustration, and pull the ignition switch lock cylinder out until its claw comes into contact with the stopper of the steering column bracket upper.

NOTICE:

Pull the ignition switch lock cylinder out until its claw comes into contact with the stopper of the steering column bracket upper. Otherwise, the following procedure cannot be conducted properly.

Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the steering column bracket and tilt it downward, as shown in the illustration, to disengage the claw of the ignition switch lock cylinder. Then pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Push up the center portion of the unlock warning switch center portion to detach the 2 claws.

HINT:

Slide the unlock warning switch in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.

for Automatic Transaxle:

1. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid from the steering column upper with switch bracket.
   

Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch from the steering column upper with switch bracket.

Fix the steering column in a vise between aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

Using a drill, drill a hole in the steering lock set bolt to insert a screw extractor.

Using the screw extractor, remove the steering lock set bolt and remove the steering lock actuator.

Remove the tape and clamp of the wire harness.

Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw to remove the torque sensor harness connector.

Remove the 2 bolts and power steering motor assembly from the electric power steering column sub-assembly.

Remove the O-ring from the power steering motor assembly.