Repair Procedures: Replacement

Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.
Remove the airbag module.
(Refer to the AIRBAG MODULES & CLOCK SPRING article)
Loosen the lock nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Lock Nut
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Remove the steering wheel (A) from the steering column shaft by using a SST (09561-11001).

Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel From Steering Column Shaft
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NOTE: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column shroud (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Shroud With Mounting Screw
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Disconnect the connector and then remove the clock spring (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Clock Spring
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NOTE: When assembling, set the center position by setting the marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. Make an array the mark (><) by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and then 2.0 revolutions counterclockwise.
Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switch (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Multifunction Switch With Mounting Screw
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Loosen the screw and then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
(Refer to CRASH PAD article)

Fig 6: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel
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Loosen the nut and then remove the lower panel bracket (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Lower Panel Bracket
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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening Torques:

32.0 ~ 37.0 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 24.0 ~ 27.4 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Identifying Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
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NOTE:
- Keep the neutral-range to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
- Change to the New bolt when assembling
Loosen the nuts and then remove the steering column dust cover (A).

Fig 9: Identifying Steering Column Dust Cover With Nuts
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Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column assembly.
Remove the steering column assembly by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque:

13 ~ 18 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 9 ~ 13 lb-ft)

Fig 10: Identifying Steering Column Assembly With Mounting Bolts
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Fig 11: Identifying Steering Column Assembly With Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of the removal.
NOTE: When installing the clock spring, refer the AIRBAG MODULES & CLOCK SPRING article to prevent the damage of clock spring inner cable.