Steering Column Inspection: Removal

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS COMPONENT LOCATIONS , and the PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES before doing repairs or service.

1. Battery Terminal (SRS) - Disconnection
   1. Make sure the ignition switch is in LOCK (0).
   2. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable (A) from the battery.
      NOTE: Always disconnect the negative side first.
   3. Disconnect the positive cable (B) from the battery.
   4. Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
      Fig 1: Identifying Battery Positive And Negative Terminals

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2. Driver's Airbag
   1. Remove the access panel (A).
   2. Disconnect the driver's airbag inflator connector (B) on the cable reel harness.
   3. Disconnect the horn switch connector (C).
      Fig 2: Identifying Access Panel, Driver's Airbag Inflator Connector And Horn Switch Connector

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   4. Remove the TORX bolts using a TORX T30 bit.
   5. Remove the driver's airbag (A).
      Fig 3: Identifying Driver's Airbag And Torx Bolt

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3. Steering Wheel Assembly
   1. Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
   2. Disconnect the connector (A).
   3. Loosen the steering wheel bolt (B) three turns.
      Fig 4: Identifying Steering Wheel Connector And Bolt

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   4. Install a commercially available steering wheel puller (A) on the steering wheel (B).
   5. Free the steering wheel from the steering column shaft by turning the pressure bolt (C) of the puller.

      Note these items when removing the steering wheel:

      • Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
      • If you thread the puller bolts (D) into the wheel hub more than five threads, the bolts will hit the cable reel and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.
        Fig 5: Turning Steering Wheel Pressure Bolt Using Puller

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   6. Remove the steering wheel puller.
   7. Remove the steering wheel (A) from the steering column.
      Fig 6: Identifying Steering Wheel

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4. Upper Column Cover
   1. Carefully pry out the dashboard meter visor blind cover (A) with the appropriate trim tool to detach the clips (B) and the hook (C), then tuck up the dashboard meter visor blind cover.
      Fig 7: Identifying Dashboard Meter Visor Blind Cover, Hooks And Clips

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   2. Remove the upper column cover (A).
      Fig 8: Identifying Upper Column Cover

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5. Lower Column Cover
   1. Remove the screws (A) securing the lower column cover (B) from the front side.
      Fig 9: Identifying Lower Column Cover And Screw

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   2. Remove the screw (A), then remove the lower column cover (B).
      Fig 10: Identifying Lower Column Cover And Screw

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6. Combination Switch Body Assembly
   1. Disconnect the connectors (A).
   2. Remove the clip (B).
      Fig 11: Identifying Combination Switch Body Assembly Connectors And Clip

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   3. Disconnect the connectors (A).
      Fig 12: Identifying Combination Switch Body Assembly Connectors

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   4. Remove the combination switch body assembly (A) from the steering column shaft.
      Fig 13: Identifying Combination Switch Body Assembly

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7. Driver's Dashboard Undercover
   1. Turn the lock knob (A) 90 °, then gently pull down the front edge of the driver's dashboard undercover (B) to detach the clip (C).
   2. Pull away the undercover to release the pin (D) from the holder (E), then remove the driver's dashboard undercover.
      Fig 14: Identifying Driver's Dashboard Undercover, Lock Knob, Holder, Clip And Pin

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8. Steering Joint Cover
   1. Remove the steering joint cover (A).
      Fig 15: Identifying Steering Joint Cover

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9. Steering Column Lower Slide Shaft - Hold
   1. Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center telescopic position.
   2. Hold the lower slide shaft (A) on the column with a piece of wire (B) between the joint yoke (C) of the lower slide shaft and the joint yoke (D) of the upper shaft to prevent the lower slider shaft from pulling out.
      Fig 16: Holding Lower Slide Shaft On Column Using Wire

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10. Steering Joint - Disconnection
    1. Remove the steering joint bolt (A).
    2. Disconnect the steering joint (B) from the pinion shaft.
       NOTE:

       • If the center guide (C) is in place and has not moved, leave it in place.
       • If the center guide has come off, discard it.
       Fig 17: Identifying Steering Joint, Center Guide And Bolt

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11. Steering Column
    1. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the ignition switch (B).
       Fig 18: Identifying Steering Column, Connectors, Ignition Switch And Wire Harness Clips

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    2. Detach the wire harness clips (C) from the steering column.
    3. Remove the steering column (D).
       NOTE: Do not release the lock lever until the steering column is installed. If the lock lever is released before installation, adjust the steering column after installation.