Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Removal








STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback): 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. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
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.
SST: 09950-50013
09951-05010
09952-05010
09953-05020
09954-05021
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 turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable from the steering column assembly.
7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH Removal
8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH Removal
9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH NO.1 PANEL Removal
10. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal
11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH Removal
12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
15. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY Removal
16. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE 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 LOWER INSTRUMENT 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 (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 3 bolts and remove the steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.