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Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ] ).

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - ] ).

  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]

  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
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      *a Matchmark
    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
    4. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
      • SST: 09950-50013 
        1. 09951-05010
        2. 09952-05010
        3. 09953-05020
        4. 09954-05021
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      *a Hold
      *b Turn
      NOTE:

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  6. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  7. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE 
    1. Remove the cruise control switch wire from the cruise control main switch.
  8. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
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    2. Detach the 2 pins and 6 claws and remove the steering pad switch.

      HINT: 

      If the vehicle is equipped with a shift paddle switch, disconnect the connector and the connector clamp.

  9. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL BOSS LOWER COVER (w/o Steering Heater) 
    1. Detach the 2 guide pins and 4 claws, and remove the lower cover.
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  10. REMOVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Shift Paddle Switch) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ]