Removal
STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.
1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)
NOTICE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal
5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal
6. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
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(b) Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
(c) Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
(d) Install SST to the steering wheel assembly as shown in the illustration.
SST : 09950-50013
09951-05010
09952-05010
09953-05020
09954-05070
NOTICE:
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
(e) Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
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8. REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER
(a) Remove the 2 screws to remove the steering shake damper from the steering wheel assembly.
9. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal
10. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH Removal
11. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE
12. REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)
(a) Remove the shift paddle switch for A760E, Removal for A960E).
13. REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering wheel boss cover from the steering wheel sub-assembly.
14. REMOVE STEERING PAD ATTACHING SCREW
(a) Remove the 2 steering pad attaching screws from the lower steering wheel boss cover.