Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead.
Loosen the bolts and then remove the airbag module(A).
Loosen the lock nut(A), disconnect the connector(B) and then remove the steering wheel.
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 49.0 Nm (4.0 ~ 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 36.2 lb-ft)
Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column upper(A) and lower shroud(B).
Disconnect the connector and then remove the clock spring(A).
Disconnect the connector.
Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switches(A).
Remove the crash pad side cover, Fuse box cover and lower crash pad.
Loosen the bolt(A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the pinion of the steering gear box.
Tightening torque :
32.4 ~ 37.3N.m(3.3 ~ 3.8kgf.m, 23.9 ~ 27.5lb-ft)
Do not use the universal joint bolt again.
Disconnect all connectors connected the steering column & EPS unit assembly.
Remove the BCM unit (A).
Remove the steering column & EPS unit assembly by loosening the mounting bolt (B) and nuts(A).
Tightening torque :
Nut : 12.7 ~ 17.7N.m(1.3 ~ 1.8kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 13.0lb-ft)
Bolt : 44.1 ~ 49.0N.m(4.5 ~ 5.0kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 36.2lb-ft)
Installation is the reverse of the removal.
Make a groove on the head of special bolts (A) by a punch.
Loosen the special bolt using a screw driver and then remove the key lock assembly from the steering column assembly.
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.
Tightening torque :
29.4 ~ 34.3N.m(3.0 ~ 3.5kgf.m, 21.7 ~ 25.3lb-ft)
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
Check the steering column for damage and deformation.
Check the steering column for damage and deformation.
Check the join bearing for damage and wear.
Check the tilt bracket for damage and cracks.
Check the key lock assembly for proper operation and replace it if necessary.