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STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

BME061232010W02

  Warning

  • Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

1 | Air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2 | Locknut
3 | Steering wheel (See Steering Wheel Removal Note) (See Steering Wheel Installation Note)
4 | Column cover
5 | Clock spring (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
6 | Combination switch
7 | Lower panel
8 | Steering shaft (See Steering Shaft Installation Note)
9 | Shaft seal
10 | Set plate
11 | Dust cover
12 | Universal joint
13 | Steering lock mounting bolts and bracket (See Steering Lock Mounting Bolts and Bracket Removal Note) (See Steering Lock Mounting Bolts and Bracket Installation Note)
14 | Steering lock component
15 | Cylinder outer component (See Cylinder Outer Component Removal Note)

## Steering Wheel Removal Note

  Caution

  • Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The column will collapse.

1. Set the vehicle in the straight-ahead position.

2. Remove the steering wheel using a suitable puller.

## Steering Lock Mounting Bolts and Bracket Removal Note

1. Make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts using a chisel and a hammer.

2. Remove the bolts using a screwdriver.

3. Disassemble the steering lock component.

## Cylinder Outer Component Removal Note

  Caution

  • When replacing the cylinder outer component, the coil also must be replaced.

1. Set the key in the ACC position.

2. Keep pushing the button and remove the cylinder outer component.

## Steering Lock Mounting Bolts and Bracket Installation Note

1. Assemble the steering lock component to the steering shaft.

2. Verify that the lock operates correctly.

3. Install new steering lock mounting bolts.

4. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.

## Steering Shaft Installation Note

  Caution

  • Do not apply a shock in the axial direction of the shaft.

1. Lock the tilt lever.

2. Tighten bolt A.

3. Tighten bolt B-1 and B-2 temporarily.

4. Tighten bolt B-1.

5. Unlock the tilt lever.

6. Tighten bolt B-2.

7. Tighten bolt C.

8. Tighten bolt C.

9. Lock the tilt lever.

10. Tighten nut D.

## Steering Wheel Installation Note

1. Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position, and install the steering wheel.