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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Set the front wheels and tires in the straight-ahead position.
  2. Set the steering column tilt to the lowest position.
    CAUTION: Securely lock the tilt lever.
  3. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove spiral cable. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove combination switch. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  6. Remove cluster lid A. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  7. For models without Intelligent Key system, disconnect the harness connector from the ignition switch.
  8. For models without Intelligent Key system, disconnect the harness connector from the key switch.
  9. For models with CVT but without Intelligent Key system, perform the following steps to separate key interlock cable from steering lock unit:
    1. Lift lock plate (A) in the direction of the arrow (SYMBOL C) and remove in the direction of the arrow (SYMBOL D).
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      (1)

      :Key interlock cable

      (B)

      :Steering lock unit

    2. Disconnect the key interlock cable from the steering lock unit.
  10. Set the steering column tilt to the middle position.
    CAUTION: Do not change the position of the tilt mechanism until the steering column is reinstalled.
  11. Loosen the steering shaft lower joint bolt.
  12. Remove the steering intermediate shaft upper bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft from the steering column. Refer to Removal and Installation .
    CAUTION:
    • Place a matching mark on both steering intermediate shaft and steering column before removing the steering intermediate shaft.
    • When removing steering intermediate shaft, do not insert any tool into the yoke groove to pull out the steering intermediate shaft or damage could occur. Replace steering intermediate shaft if damaged.
  13. Disconnect EPS control unit harness connectors.
  14. Remove steering column.
  15. Remove EPS control unit from steering column if necessary. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  16. For models without Intelligent Key system, remove the steering lock unit only if the steering column is being replaced. Refer to Removal and Installation - Steering lock unit .
  17. Remove clamp from steering column if necessary.
  18. Inspect steering column after removal. Refer to Inspection .