Repair Procedures: Replacement

NOTE:

Be sure to perform the MDPS motor inspection procedure before replacing the MDPS motor.

Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A).

Fig 1: Steering Column Shroud

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Fig 2: Steering Column Connectors

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Remove the steering column (C) by loosening the mounting bolt (B-1ea) and nut (A-2ea).

Tightening torque :

(A) 2.7 - 17.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.8 kgf.m, 9.4 - 13.0 lb.ft)

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

Fig 3: Mounting Bolts A Location

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Fig 4: Mounting Bolts B Location

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Fig 5: MDPS Motor Bolt A

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Conduct the "ASP Calibration" by GDS. (Refer to MDPS Motor - "Diagnosis with GDS ")
Turn off the IGN switch and wait for 10 seconds or more. Then check the operation after starting the engine.