REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


warning Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions () and Driver’s, Front Passenger’s Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring ().
Pre-removal Operation
  • Steering Wheel Assembly Removal (Refer to .)
  • Lower panel and console side cover removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrumental Panel .)
  • Front scuff plate inner and cowl side trim removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim .)
  • Footrest removal
  • Accelerator pedal arm stopper removal (Refer to GROUP 17, Accelerator pedal .)
  • Floor carpet removal

 Post-installation Operation
  • Floor carpet installation
  • Accelerator pedal arm stopper installation (Refer to GROUP 17, Accelerator pedal .)
  • Footrest installation
  • Front scuff plate inner and cowl side trim Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim .)
  • Lower panel and console side cover removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Instrumental Panel .)
  • Steering Wheel Assembly Installation (Refer to .)
  • Confirm that the steering wheel is at the straight-ahead position.




Removal steps


1.
 Steering column cover lower


2.
 Steering column cover upper
<<A>>
3.
 Clock spring and column switch assembly


4.
 Cover <A/T>


5.
 Key interlock cable <A/T> (Refer to GROUP 23A, A/T Key Interlock and Shift Lock Mechanism .)


6.
 Steering dust cover
<<B>>
 >>A<<
 7.
 Steering column shaft assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> CLOCK SPRING AND COLUMN SWITCH ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the clock spring and column switch assembly after disconnecting the following connectors.


  1. Clock spring harness connector
  2. Column switch harness connector
  3. Key reminder switch connector
  4. Ignition switch harness connector

<<B>> STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1.Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up the shaft towards the direction shown to disengage the steering column shaft.
caution The tilt lever should be held in the lock position until the steering column shaft is installed to the vehicle. If the steering column is removed with the tilt lever released, or the tilt lever is released after the steering column shaft was removed from the vehicle, the steering column can not be reinstalled correctly. If the steering column is installed incorrectly, the collision energy absorbing mechanism may be damaged.
2.Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and remove the steering column mounting bolts.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
caution
  • When reusing the steering column, do not release the tilt lever until the steering column shaft has been installed.
  • When the steering column is replaced, do not release the tilt lever until it has been installed. Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band until the installation has completed.
  • When installing the steering column, do not leave it fixed temporarily at only one point and make sure the column shaft is not shaken strongly. If you fail to do, the collision absorbing mechanism at the column shaft mounting location may be damaged.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and install the steering column. Tighten the four bolts in the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to the specified torque in the order shown.
Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 N·m