Repair Procedures: Replacement

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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 (A).
(Refer to DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING )

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Module
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Disconnect the connector & lock nut (A) and then remove the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.

Fig 2: Removing Lock Nut
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CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
Remove the steering column upper (A) and lower (B) shroud.

Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Upper And Lower Shroud
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Remove the clock spring (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Clock Spring (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Identifying Clock Spring (2 Of 2)
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Remove the multifunction switches (A).

Fig 6: Removing Multifunction Switches
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Fig 7: Identifying Multifunction Switches (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Identifying Multifunction Switches (2 Of 2)
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Remove the lower crash pad.

Fig 9: Identifying Lower Crash Pad
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Fig 10: Removing Lower Crash Pad (1 Of 2)
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Fig 11: Removing Lower Crash Pad (2 Of 2)
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Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the panel (A).

Fig 12: Loosening Panel Nut And Bolt
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Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)

Fig 13: Loosening Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
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Disconnect all connectors connected the steering column.
Remove the steering column by loosening the mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B).
Tightening torque: 12.7 ~ 17.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0 lb-ft)

Fig 14: Loosening Steering Column Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of the removal.