Removal [11/2021 - 10/2022]: Procedure

1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize settings.

   Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [10/2017 - ]

   NOTE:

   Record the current customize setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

   HINT: 

   Performing the above operation causes the auto tilt away function to be disabled when the power switch is turned off.

2. Turn the power switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

1. Remove the 3 screws.

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2. Press in, in the direction shown by the arrow (1) in the illustration, and disengage the claws.

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

3. Pull out in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) in the illustration, disengage the claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
4. Disengage the 2 claws.

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   *a	Felt
   	Remove in this Direction

5. Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow to remove the lower steering column cover sub-assembly.
   NOTE:

   Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch and felt.

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   *a

   Slider

   Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the yellow airbag connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

   NOTE:

   When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

2. Disconnect the tilt and telescopic connector from the tilt and telescopic switch.

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3. Disengage the claw and pull out the tilt and telescopic switch.