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Removal [12/2021 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2020 - 10/2022]

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    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [06/2020 - 10/2022]

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

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022]

    WARNING:
    • Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
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    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23

  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17

  9. REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

  10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20

  11. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022]

  12. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022] 

  13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  14. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
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      Place Hands Here
      Remove in this Direction

      While pressing the push area shown in the illustration to detach the 2 claws, slightly lower the lower steering column cover.

  15. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
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    Remove in this Direction
    1. Detach the claw and separate the upper steering column cover.
    2. Detach the 2 claws and 4 clips to remove the upper steering column cover.
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  16. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:
    • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the battery connected and the ignition switch to ON.
    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the battery connected and the ignition switch to ON.
    • Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
    1. Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
    2. Using pliers, support the band clamp while loosened.
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    3. Detach the claw to remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
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  17. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
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      *a View A
      Front
    2. Detach the 3 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to deform or damage the lower heater case of the air conditioner unit assembly when removing the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

  18. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2020 - ]

  19. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  20. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER 
    1. Turn back the floor carpet.
    2. Remove the clip.
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    3. Detach the 2 clips to remove the steering column hole cover.
  21. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.
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    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.

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      *a Matchmark
    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.
  22. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    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.
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