REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

caution

Before removing the steering wheel, driver’s air bag module assembly and knee air bag module refer to GROUP 52B - Service Precautions, Driver’s Air Bag Module and Clock Spring and Knee Air Bag Module <Vehicles with knee air bag>.
After the installation, perform a calibration for the ASC-ECU to learn the steering wheel sensor neutral point. (Refer to GROUP 35C - On-vehicle Service, Steering Wheel Sensor Calibration) <Vehicles with ASC>.
Do not reuse the part that has been dropped because its internal components may be defective even if it has no apparent damage.
Always keep the steering column shaft assembly away from the matter that generates magnetic force.
For the steering column shaft assembly, parts cannot be disassembled.
Be careful when removing and installing the steering column shaft assembly, because it is heavy.

Pre-removal Operation

Steering Wheel Straight-ahead Position Check
Steering Wheel Assembly Removal.
Knee Air Bag Module Removal (Refer to GROUP 52B - Knee Air Bag Module) <Vehicles with knee air bag>.

Post-installation Operation

Knee Air Bag Module Installation (Refer to GROUP 52B - Knee Air Bag Module) <Vehicles with knee air bag>.
Steering Wheel Assembly Installation.
Steering Wheel Straight-ahead Position Check

			Removal steps
		1.	Ignition key cover
		2.	Steering column lower cover
		3.	Steering column upper cover
		4.	Paddle shift assembly <Vehicles with paddle shift>
		5.	Column switch assembly (Refer to GROUP 54A - Column Switch.)
		6.	Steering shaft cover
		7.	Earth bolt <LHD>
		8.	Harness bracket
	>>B<<	9.	Steering column bolt (Steering column shaft assembly and steering gear & linkage connection)
<<A>>	>>A<<	10.	Steering column shaft assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

For removal service point, follow the same service procedures as before.

For installation service points, follow the same service procedures as before.