Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.
Remove the airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Disconnect the connector & lock nut (A) and then remove the steering wheel by using special service tools (09561-11001).
Tightening torque:

44.1 - 49.0 N.m (4.5 - 5.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 36.2
CAUTION:
- Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector & Lock Nut
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Remove the steering column shroud.
(Refer to Restraint - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")
Remove the clock spring.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Remove the multifunction switch.
(Refer to MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH Body Electrical System)
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque:

32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb-ft)
CAUTION:
- Universal joint for gear box pinion shaft certainly is signed by the insertion.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Universal Joint Assembly From Pinion Of Steering Gear Box
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Disconnect all connectors (A) connected to the steering column.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors To Steering Column
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Remove the steering column (C) by loosening the mounting bolt (B-1 ea) and nut (A-2 ea).
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 4: Removing Steering Column Mounting Bolt And Nut (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Mounting Bolt And Nut (2 Of 2)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.