Steering Column Assembly Removal

for Type A:

1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
   

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
   

3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
   





4. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
   

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   *a	Turn
   *b	Hold

   SST

   09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05070)
   

   NOTICE:

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

for Type B:

1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
   

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
   

3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
   





4. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
   

   Text in Illustration

   *a	Turn
   *b	Hold

   SST

   09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05070)
   

   NOTICE:

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

Remove the 2 screws <B>.

Disengage the 5 claws, 2 guides and 2 clips, and then remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 4 claws.

Insert your fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw.

HINT:

Spread the claw to disengage it.

Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into each service hole to disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

Disengage the claw and the 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.

Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

Turn back the floor carpet, and remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.

Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft.

Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.

Remove the 2 bolts and instrument panel sub reinforcement.

Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 3 air duct sub-assembly.

Slide the transponder key amplifier to disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

Disconnect the connector and remove the transponder key amplifier.

Disconnect the connector.

Turn the stop light switch assembly counterclockwise and remove the stop light switch assembly.

Separate the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.

Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly.

Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.

Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.

NOTICE:

1. Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed on the vehicle.
   
2. Do not drop or strike the steering column assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.
   

Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

HINT:

Pull out the lock of the lock lever, disengage the claw, and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector, as shown in the illustration.

Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

Separate the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.

Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and steering post assembly.

NOTICE:

1. Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed on the vehicle.
   
2. Do not drop or strike the steering column assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.
   

Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.

Remove the bolt and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.