Steering Column Assembly: Removal

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CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column (see AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the nut and place matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering column.
  
  Fig 1: Placing Matchmarks On Steering Wheel
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2. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.
  SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
  
  NOTE: Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel
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REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Detach the 4 claws, release the tilt lever and remove the lower steering column cover.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Lower Steering Column Cover
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2. Detach the claw and remove the upper steering column cover.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Upper Steering Column Cover
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REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect all connectors from the turn signal switch with spiral cable.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Spiral Cable
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REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the clamp shown in the illustration and remove the combination switch from the steering column.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the instrument panel (see appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL ).
  
  Fig 6: Removing Combination Switch
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DISCONNECT POWER STEERING ECU
1. Detach the power steering motor wire harness and torque sensor wire harness clamps from the power steering ECU side.
2. Disconnect the 2 steering column connectors from the power steering ECU.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )

Fig 7: Disconnecting Power Steering ECU
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REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
1. Turn back the floor carpet, remove the 2 clips and remove the column hole cover silencer sheet.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Steering Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet
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REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering gear. (See Fig 9)
2. Remove bolt A and detach the steering assembly from the steering gear.
3. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering column. (See Fig 9)
4. Remove bolt B and detach the steering intermediate shaft shaft from the steering column.
  
  Fig 9: Placing Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft
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REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the brake pedal support (see appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL ).
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect all connectors and detach all wire harness clamps from the steering column.
2. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and remove the steering column from the instrument panel reinforcement.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Steering Column Assembly
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