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Replacement

1. | Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.

2. | Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.

3. | Remove the airbag module (A). (Refer to RT group)

4. | Disconnect the connector & lock nut (A) and then remove the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.

Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.

5. | Remove the steering column upper (A) and lower (B) shroud.

6. | Remove the clock spring (A).

• When assembling set the center position by setting the marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. Make an array the mark (▶◀) by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and then 2.0 revolutions counterclockwise.

7. | Remove the multifunction switches (A).

8. | Remove the lower crash pad.

9. | Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the panel (A).

10. | Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.

Tightening torque :
32.4 ~ 37.3N.m(3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)

11. | Disconnect all connectors connected the steering column.

12. | Remove the steering column by loosening the mounting bolts (A) and nuts (B).

Tightening torque :
12.7 ~ 17.7N.m(1.3 ~ 1.8kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0lb-ft)

13. | Installation is the reverse of the removal.

Disassembly

Universal Joint Assembly

1. | Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.

Tightening torque :
53.9 ~ 63.7N.m (5.5 ~ 6.5kgf.m, 39.8 ~ 47.0lb-ft)

2. | Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.

Key Lock Assembly

1. | Make a groove on the head of special bolts (A) by a punch.

2. | Loosen the special bolts using a screw driver and then remove the key lock assembly from the steering column assembly.

3. | Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.

Inspection

1. | Check the steering column for damage and deformation.

2. | Check the join bearing for damage and wear.

3. | Check the tilt bracket for damage and cracks.

4. | Check the key lock assembly for proper operation and replace it if necessary.