Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - 09/2017] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2017 - ] 

1. Remove the 2 screws.

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2. Release the tilt lever.
3. Press both sides of the lower steering column cover to detach the 2 claws.
4. Pull the steering column lower cover toward the rear of the vehicle and detach the lower side claw to remove the steering column lower cover.

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   	Remove in this Direction (1)
   	Remove in this Direction (2)

   NOTE:

   • If the steering column is pushed downward with heavy force before the claw is detached, the resin stay attachment may become damaged.
   • Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

1. Detach the 3 claws, 4 clips and 2 pins and remove the upper steering column cover.

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1. Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
2. Detach the 3 claws. Remove the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the electric power steering column sub-assembly.

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Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - 09/2017] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2017 - 05/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [05/2019 - ]

Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - 05/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [05/2019 - ]

1. Fold back the floor carpet, and then remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.

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1. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

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   Matchmark

2. Remove the bolt.
3. Disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct.

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   NOTE:

   • When removing, do not crack or deform the upper heater case of the air conditioning radiator assembly.
   • If the No. 1 air duct is reused, it may fall off or abnormal noise may occur. Therefore, make sure to replace with a new one.

1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and detach the 3 clamps.

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2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the harness cable.
3. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and electric power steering column sub-assembly.
   NOTE:

   • Do not release the tilt lever when the electric power steering column sub-assembly is not installed to the vehicle.
   • Do not drop or strike the electric power steering column sub-assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.

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1. Remove the bolt.
   NOTE:

   Do not remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the electric power steering column sub-assembly.

2. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and electric power steering column sub-assembly.

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   Matchmark

3. Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the electric power steering column sub-assembly.