Steering Column Assembly -- Removal |
| 1. 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.
| 2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD |
| 3. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY |
| 4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
Remove the steering wheel set nut.
Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
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Using SST, remove the steering wheel.
- SST
- 09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05021)
| 5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER |
Remove the 3 screws and lower cover.
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| 6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER |
Detach the claw and remove the upper cover.
| 7. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
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| 8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Detach the 2 claws, 3 clips and 3 guides and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
| 9. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE |
Loosen the bolt labeled A.
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Place matchmarks on the steering yoke and steering intermediate shaft.
Remove the bolt labeled B.
| 10. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 3 bolts and cover.
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Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the steering column together with the steering sliding with coupling yoke.