Removal [08/2023 - ]: Procedure

CHANGE POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM SETTINGS

Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [10/2022 - ]

STEERING WHEEL POSITION

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Lower

Extend

Release the tilt and telescopic switch or lever and fully extend and lower the steering column sub-assembly.

REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

NOTE:

Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.

w/o Radiant Heater:

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Push

Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.
Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.
Remove the screw.
Push the lower steering column cover and disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration to remove the lower steering column cover.

w/ Radiant Heater:

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Push

Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.
Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.
Remove the screw.
Push the lower steering column cover and disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration to remove the lower steering column cover.
Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp.

REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

Remove in this Direction

REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Remove in this Direction

Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
If the claw is pulled with excessive force, it may break.