REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING

Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions (

) and Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring (

Pre-removal Operation

Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Removal (Refer to <2000-SOHC and 2400>, <2000-DOHC>.)

Instrument Lower Panel Removal (L.H. drive vehicles: refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel Assembly .) (R.H. drive vehicles: refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel Assembly .)

Post-installation Operation

Instrument Lower Panel Installation (L.H. drive vehicles: refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel Assembly .) (R.H. drive vehicles: refer to GROUP 52A, Instrument Panel Assembly .)

Steering Wheel and Air bag Module Assembly Installation (Refer to <2000-SOHC and 2400>, <2000-DOHC>.)

			Removal steps
		1.	Lower column cover
		2.	Upper column cover
		3.	Clock spring and column switch assembly (Refer to GROUP 52B, Air Bag Module and Clock Spring .)
		4.	Cover
		5.	Key interlock cable
		6.	Shaft cover
<<A>>	>>A<<	7.	Steering column shaft assembly
		8.	Cover assembly

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION

The tilt lever should be held in the lock position until the steering column shaft is installed to the vehicle. If the steering column is removed with the tilt lever released, or the tilt lever is released after the steering column shaft was removed from the vehicle, the steering column can not be reinstalled correctly. If the steering column is installed incorrectly, the collision energy absorbing mechanism may be damaged.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and remove the steering column mounting bolts.

Pinch the steering column shaft clip with pliers, and pull up the shaft towards the direction shown to disengage the steering column shaft assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>>A<< STEERING COLUMN SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION

When reusing the steering column, do not release the tilt lever until the steering column shaft has been installed.

When the steering column is replaced, do not release the tilt lever until it has been installed. Do not remove the tilt lever fixing band until the installation has completed.

When installing the steering column, do not leave it fixed temporarily at only one point and make sure the column shaft is not shaken strongly. If you fail to do, the collision absorbing mechanism at the column shaft mounting location may be damaged.

Ensure that the tilt lever is in the lock position, and install the steering column. Tighten the four bolts in the order shown by hand, and then tighten them to the specified torque in the order shown.

Tightening torque: 12 ± 2 N·m