Disassembly [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
   NOTE:

   Do not overtighten the vise, as the steering column assembly may become deformed.

2. Using a drill, drill a hole in the 2 steering lock set bolts and insert a screw extractor.
3. Using the screw extractor, remove the 2 steering lock set bolts and steering lock actuator assembly.

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HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the steering lock actuator assembly.

1. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

   NOTE:

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

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

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   Disengage the 2 claws to remove the power steering ECU protector from the power steering ECU assembly.

1. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly.

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2. Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps to remove the ECU wire sub-assembly.

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1. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly.

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2. Remove the tape.

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3. Remove the 2 bolts and power steering ECU with motor assembly from the electric power steering column sub-assembly.

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4. Remove the O-ring from the power steering ECU with motor assembly.

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1. Disengage the 4 claws to remove the No. 2 power steering ECU protector.

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2. Remove the 3 terminal bolts, 2 bolts and power steering motor assembly from the power steering ECU assembly.

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1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the transponder key coil.

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1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition or starter switch assembly from the upper steering column bracket assembly.

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1. Remove the screw.

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2. Disengage the claw to remove the key interlock solenoid from the upper steering column bracket assembly.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.

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   	Push
   	Pull

2. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the upper steering column bracket assembly, as shown in the illustration, and pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.
3. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the upper steering column bracket assembly and tilt it downward, as shown in the illustration, to disengage the claw on the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly. Then pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.

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   *a	Claw
   	Tilt
   	Pull out

1. Remove the un-lock warning switch assembly by pushing up the center part and releasing the 2 claws.

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   *a	Center Part

   HINT: 

   Slide the un-lock warning switch in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.