Removal [08/2013 - ]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]

REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
w/ Steering Heater:
1. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Spiral Cable Sub-Assembly Connector
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Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Assembly Set Nut And Matchmark
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*a Matchmark
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

SST: 09950-50013
- 09951-05010
- 09952-05010
- 09953-05020
- 09954-05070

Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Using SST

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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*a	Turn
*b	Hold

NOTE:

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

REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY See step 2
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 2
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE
1. Remove the cruise control switch wire.
REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER
1. Remove the 2 screws and steering shake damper from the steering wheel sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Steering Shake Damper Screws
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REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER

w/ Steering Heater:

Remove the double-sided tape and separate the steering heater harness from the lower steering wheel boss cover.

Fig 6: Identifying Double-Sided Tape

TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*a	Double-sided Tape

Disengage the 4 claws to remove the lower steering wheel boss cover from the steering wheel sub-assembly.

Fig 7: Identifying Steering Wheel Boss Cover Claws
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REMOVE STEERING WHEEL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (w/ Steering Heater) See step 2