Important: Remove the steering column only in the following cases:
- The steering column needs to be replaced.
- It is necessary to replace the steering system and the ignition lock housing.
- To perform any operation, it is necessary to dismantle the steering column.
Note: After removal from the vehicle, the steering column can be damaged very easily. Dropping the column on the end or hitting the end of the steering shaft can destroy the steering shaft or loosen the plastic inserts that make the column rigid. Leaning on the speaker may cause it to bend or deform. Any of these damages may compromise the collapsible column design. If it is necessary to remove the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller.
Withdrawal procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 minute for the airbag to deactivate.
2. Remove the steering wheel. See «steering column cover» in this section.
3. Remove the lever and turn signal/headlight switch. See «Lever and turn signal/headlight switch» in this section.
4. Remove the wiper/cruise control lever and switch. See «Wiper/cruise control lever and switch» in this section.
5. Remove the clock spring. See section 8B, "Airbags".
6. Remove the driver's knee buffer. See section 9G, "Interior trim".
7. Remove the ignition switch. See «Egnition lock» in this section.
8. Remove the keyhole lamp. See «keyhole lamp» in this section.
9. Remove the immobilizer controller if installed. See section 9T2, "Immobilizing anti-theft system".
10. Remove the lock cylinder. See «lock cylinder» in this section.
11. Remove the SSPS controller. See section 6C, "Steering gear with hydraulic booster".
12. Remove the steering shaft universal joint pinch bolt and steering column assembly lower bracket bolt.
13. Remove the steering angle sensor. See «Steering Angle Sensor» in this section.
14. Remove the bolts of the bottom bracket of the steering column assembly.
15. Remove the steering column assembly upper bracket bolts.
16. Remove the steering column assembly from the vehicle.
Installation order
Important: To properly install the steering column, make sure the steering wheel spokes are diagonally centered and pointing down and the front wheels are in a straight position.
1. Install the steering angle sensor. See «Steering Angle Sensor» in this section.
2. Carefully guide the steering shaft into the universal joint.
Important: Support the steering column assembly until the mounting bolts are tightened. Do not leave the steering column assembly suspended without support.
3. Insert the tie bolt into the hole in the unthreaded flange.
Tighten
Tighten the steering column shaft mounting bolt in the universal joint clamp to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
4. Install the lower bracket bolt and the steering column assembly upper bracket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the steering column assembly bottom bracket bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Tighten the steering column assembly upper bracket bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
5. Install the SSPS controller. See section 6C, "Steering gear with hydraulic booster".
6. Install the lock cylinder. See «lock cylinder» in this section.
7. Install the immobilizer controller if installed. See section 9T2, "Immobilizing anti-theft system".
8. Install the keyhole lamp. See «keyhole lamp» in this section.
9. Install the ignition switch. See «Egnition lock» in this section.
10. Install the driver's knee buffer. See section 9G, "Interior trim".
11. Install the clock spring. See section 8B, "Airbags".
12. Install the wiper/cruise control lever and switch. See «Wiper/cruise control lever and switch» in this section.
13. Install the lever and turn signal/headlight switch. See «Lever and turn signal/headlight switch» in this section.
14. Install the steering wheel. See «Steering wheel» in this section.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.