Removal [11/2021 - 03/2023]: Procedure

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

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   	Push Area		Operate in this direction
   	Push in this direction	-	-

   1. Release the tilt and telescopic lever and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
   2. Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.
   3. Remove the 3 screws.
   4. While pressing the push area shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws, slightly lower the lower steering column cover.

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

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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 [11/2021 - ]

Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - 03/2024]

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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.