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Removal and installation: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • The rotation of the spiral cable (SRS air bag component part) is limited. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear is removed.
  • Remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the coupling joint to avoid damaging the spiral cable.
  1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
  2. If necessary, remove the steering wheel. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Remove both upper and lower steering column covers and lower driver instrument panel. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY ".
  4. Remove the combination meter. Refer to "COMBINATION METER ".
  5. Remove the cluster lid and center console assembly. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY " and "CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ".
  6. Remove the instrument panel screws from the LH side of the instrument panel to allow the ignition switch to clear the instrument panel during removal.
  7. Remove LH lower knee protector. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY ".
  8. Disconnect the following:
    • Telescopic motor, if equipped
    • Telescopic sensor, if equipped
    • Tilt motor, if equipped
    • Tilt sensor, if equipped
    • Headlamp switch
    • Combination switch
    • Spiral cable
    • Key in reminder
    • Immobilizer
    • Illumination lamp
    • Ignition switch
    • Column harness clips, position aside
  9. Remove the shaft lower cover.
  10. Remove the pinch bolt.
  11. Remove the steering column nuts and steering column.
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