Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

caution

Do not cause impact to steering column or shaft during removal or installation.
Be careful when removing steering column assembly from the vehicle because it is heavy.
Never unlock the tilt and telescope adjustment lever when the column is not securely mounted to the vehicle.
Place the steering column tilt and telescope lever in the locked position and zip tie the lever to the column assembly to avoid it being unlocked during removal and installation.
Never disassemble steering column components or lower shaft from upper steering column. They should not be separated.
Do not move the steering gear during removal or installation of steering column assembly.

1. Set vehicle to the straight ahead position.

2. Unlock the tilt/telescope adjustment lever then place the tilt to the highest level and telescope in to the shortest position. Then, lock the adjustment lever.

3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation

4. Remove steering column covers. Refer to Removal and Installation

5. Remove harness and set it aside.

6. Remove spiral cable. Refer to Removal and Installation

7. Remove the combination switch. Refer to Removal and Installation

8. Remove the instrument lower panel. Refer to G52A - INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVER'S SIDE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Volume 1.

9. Remove driver knee air bag module. Refer to Removal and Installation

10. Remove clips

and then remove steering shaft lower cover

11. Add zip tie

around lever

and column

to prevent lever from being unlocked, tightened just enough to snug it. Don't overtighten or bend the lever.

12. Remove lower shaft mounting bolt.

13. Remove the steering column assembly upper mounting bolts.

14. Remove harness clip and move harness.

15. Remove the steering column assembly middle cross bolt.

caution

When removing the mounting bolts, be careful not to drop the steering column assembly.

16. Remove steering column assembly.

17. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection

INSTALLATION

caution

Reject and replace steering column if tilt and telescope adjustment lever is unlocked prior to install and torque to steering cross member.
Do not unlock lever until mounting bolt and steering column assembly middle cross bolt are tightened to specified torque.
Fit bolts by hand to ensure bolts turn smoothly without catching before tightening to specified torque.
Must perform front wheel alignment resetting the steering wheel and toe.

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Unlock the tilt and telescope adjustment lever, move steering column up and down smoothly without any catching or noise.
Perform steering torque calibration after removal and installation the steering column assembly. Refer to Work Procedure.
If equipped with MI-PILOT Assist, perform steering torque calibration after replacing or removing and installing the steering column assembly. Refer to Work Procedure.
Perform alignment resetting the front wheel toe with steering wheel on center. Refer to Inspection.
Reset steering angle sensor. Refer to DescriptionDescription.