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Removal [12/2022 - 03/2023]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2022 - ]
  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
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  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - 03/2023] 

  4. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    NOTE:

    Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.
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      Push Area Operate in this direction
      Push in this direction - -
      1. Release the tilt and telescopic lever and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
      2. Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.
      3. Remove the 3 screws.
      4. While pressing the push area shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws, slightly lower the lower steering column cover.
  5. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
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  6. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:
    • Do not remove/install the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the auxiliary battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
    • Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
    HINT: As the illustration shown is an example, the actual details may differ.
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      *a Clamp - -
      1. Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
      2. Using pliers, expand the clamp.
      3. While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  10. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  11. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  12. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Knee Airbag) 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
  13. REMOVE NO. 2 KNEE PROTECTOR BRACKET (w/o Knee Airbag) 
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  14. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  15. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT 
    NOTE:

    Be careful not to deform or damage the lower heater case of the air conditioner unit assembly when removing the No. 1 air duct.
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      *a View A - -
      Front - -
  16. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
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      Open in this direction Place Hand Here
  17. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
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      *a Matchmark - -
      Separate in this direction - -
      1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering gear assembly.
      2. Remove the bolt.
      3. Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering gear assembly.
  18. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
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      *a Matchmark - -
      Remove in this direction - -
      1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
      2. Remove the bolt.
      3. Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
  19. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    HINT: 
    As the illustration shown is an example, the actual details may differ.
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      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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