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.
Push the pin (A) and then disconnect the airbag module from the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Locating Airbag Module Pin (1 Of 3)
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Fig 2: Locating Airbag Module Pin (2 Of 3)
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Fig 3: Locating Airbag Module Pin (3 Of 3)
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Disconnect the airbag module connector (A) & horn connector (B) and then remove the airbag module from the steering wheel.

Fig 4: Locating Airbag Module Connector And Horn Connector
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Disconnect the lock nut (A) & connector (B) and the remove the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.
Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 49.0N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2lb-ft)

Fig 5: Locating Lock Nut And Connector
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CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it may damage the steering column.
Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column upper (A) and lower (B) shroud.

Fig 6: Loosening Steering Column Upper And Lower Shroud Screws (1 Of 2)
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Fig 7: Loosening Steering Column Upper And Lower Shroud Screws (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the connector and then remove the clock spring (A).

Fig 8: Locating Clock Spring
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Disconnect the connector & screw and then remove the multifunction switches (A).

Fig 9: Locating Multifunction Switch Connector (1 Of 3)
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Fig 10: Locating Multifunction Switch Connector (2 Of 3)
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Fig 11: Locating Multifunction Switches (3 Of 3)
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Remove the crash lower panel.

Fig 12: Locating Crash Lower Panel (1 Of 4)
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Fig 13: Removing Crash Lower Panel Screws (1 Of 4)
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Fig 14: Crash Lower Panel Connector (1 Of 4)
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Fig 15: Crash Lower Panel Connector (1 Of 4)
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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:

29.4 ~ 34.3N.m (3.0 ~ 3.5kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 25.7lb-ft)

Fig 16: Locating Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
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CAUTION:
- Do not use the bolt again.
Loosen the screw and then remove the shower duct (A).

Fig 17: Loosening Shower Duct Screws
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Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.
Remove the steering column by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque:

12.7 ~ 17.7N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0lb-ft)

Fig 18: Loosening Steering Column Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of the removal.
Compensate the steering angle sensor after replacing the steering column.