Repair procedures: Replacement

Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.
Push the pins (A).

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Pins (1 Of 3)
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Fig 2: Steering Wheel Pins (2 Of 3)
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Fig 3: Steering Wheel Pins (3 Of 3)
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Disconnect the horn (B) & air bag connector (A) and then remove the air bag module.

Fig 4: Horn And Air Bag Connector
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Loosen the lock nut (A), disconnect the connector (B) and then remove the steering wheel.
Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Steering Wheel Connector And Lock Nut
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NOTE: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column upper (A) and lower shroud (B).

Fig 6: Steering Column Upper And Lower Shroud
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Fig 7: Loosening Steering Column Screw
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Disconnect the connector and then remove the clock spring (A).

Fig 8: Clock Spring Connector
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Fig 9: Clock Spring
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NOTE: When assembling set the center position by setting the marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. Make an array the mark (»« ) by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and then 2.0 revolutions counterclockwise.
Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switches (A).

Fig 10: Multifunction Switch Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Fig 11: Multifunction Switch Connectors (2 Of 2)
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Fig 12: Multifunction Switch
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Remove the crash pad side cover (A), Fuse box cover and lower crash pad (B).

Fig 13: Crash Pad Side Cover
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Fig 14: Lower Crash Pad
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Loosen the bolts and then remove the reinforce panel (A).

Fig 15: Loosening Reinforce Panel Bolts
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Loosen the bolt and then disconnect the universal joint assembly (A) from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

32.4 ~ 37.3 N.m (3.3 ~ 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5 lb-ft)

Fig 16: Loosening Universal Joint Assembly Bolt
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NOTE:
- Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
- Do not reuse the bolt
Disconnect all connectors connected the EPS unit assembly.
Remove the shower duct (A).

Fig 17: Shower Duct
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Remove connectors from the steering column.
Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts (A).
Tightening torque:

Nut: 12.7 ~ 17.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0 lb-ft)

Bolt: 44.1 ~ 49.0 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)

Fig 18: Steering Column And EPS Unit Assembly Bolts
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Fig 19: Steering Column And EPS Unit Assembly Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of the removal.
Conduct the "ASP Calibration" and "EPS Type Recognition" by GDS.
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Conduct the "MDPS TEST (Motor Driven Power Steering)" by GDS.
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