Removal [08/2020 - 08/2021]: Procedure
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- ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
- REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect each connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly and steering wheel assembly.
- Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the steering wheel assembly set bolt.
- Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
*a Matchmark - Temporarily install the steering wheel assembly set bolt.NOTE:
Do not overtighten the steering wheel assembly set bolt.
- Using SST, separate the steering wheel assembly.
- SST: 09950-50013
- 09951-05010
- 09952-05010
- 09953-05020
- 09954-05031
- 09957-04010
- SST: 09950-60010
- 09951-00330
NOTE:Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
*a Turn *b Hold - SST: 09950-50013
- Remove the steering wheel assembly set bolt and steering wheel assembly.
- REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY
See step 2
- REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)
for Gasoline Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
for HV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH WIRE (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)
for Gasoline Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
for HV Model: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4