Removal [12/2023 - ]: Procedure

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   Fully Lower

   Fully Extend

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

      Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [09/2023 - ]

      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 ignition switch is turned off.

   2. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

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Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ] 

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

1. w/o Radiant Heater:

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   1. Remove the 3 screws.
   2. Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips of the upper steering column cover and separate the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
   3. Disengage the 2 claws on the inside of the steering column cover and remove the lower steering column cover.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic manual switch.

2. w/ Radiant Heater:

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   1. Remove the 3 screws.
   2. Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips of the upper steering column cover and separate the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
   3. Disengage the 2 claws on the inside of the steering column cover and remove the lower steering column cover.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic manual switch.

   4. Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp from the lower steering column cover.

1. w/o Driver Monitor Camera:

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2. w/ Driver Monitor Camera:

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NOTE: Do not remove/install the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the ignition switch ON. Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the auxiliary battery connected and the ignition switch ON. Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

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   *a

   Clamp

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   1. Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
   2. Using pliers, expand the clamp.
   3. While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]

Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]

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   *a	Matchmark	-	-
   	Slide in this direction	-	-

   1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.
   2. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      NOTE:

      Do not remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

   3. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
   4. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

HINT:  As the illustration shown is an example, the actual details may differ.

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   1. Disconnect each connector and disengage each wire harness clamp from the steering column assembly.
   2. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.