Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Sedan): REMOVAL

REMOVAL
CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
3. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the nut and place matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering column assembly.





(b) Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
NOTE: Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before using.

5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER





(a) Remove the 3 screws, disengage the 2 claws, release the tilt lever and remove the steering column lower cover.





(b) Disengage the claw and remove the steering column upper cover.
6. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect all connectors from the turn signal switch with spiral cable.





(b) Disengage the clamp indicated by the arrow in the illustration and remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column assembly.
7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER Removal
8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH Removal
9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH Removal
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH NO.1 PANEL Removal
11. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal
12. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal
13. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
16. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal
17. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
18. DISCONNECT POWER STEERING ECU





(a) Detach the power steering motor harness and torque sensor wire harness clamps from the power steering ECU side.
(b) Disconnect the 2 steering column assembly connectors from the power steering ECU.
19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and remove the reinforcement instrument panel sub.
22. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET





(a) Pull back the floor carpet, remove the 2 clips and remove the column hole cover silencer sheet.
23. REMOVE NO.2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY





(a) Loosen bolt A.
(b) Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate assembly and steering gear assembly.
(c) Remove bolt B and detach the steering intermediate assembly from the steering gear assembly.
(d) Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate assembly and steering column assembly.
(e) Remove bolt C and detach the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
24. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL PAD (for Automatic Transaxle)





(a) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the brake pedal return spring.
(b) Remove the clip from the brake master cylinder push rod clevis pin.
(c) Remove the brake master cylinder push rod clevis pin and detach the push rod clevis from the brake pedal.
(d) Remove the bolt, nut and 2 brake pedal bushes, and remove the brake pedal assembly.
25. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS (for Manual Transaxle) Removal
26. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT (for Manual Transaxle) Removal
27. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect all connectors and detach all wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
(b) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and remove the steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.