Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery.

After removing the bolts in the illustration, remove the driver's airbag module.

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For the vehicles not equipped with SRS airbag, remove the horn cover assembly.

Remove the steering wheel lock nut.

After aligning the marks on the steering shaft and wheel, remove the steering wheel using the special tool.

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Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it, doing so it may damage the steering column.

After removing the 3 bolts in the illustration, remove the steering column shroud.

Remove the connectors of the airbag clock spring and the multifunction switch.

After pushing the marked portion in the illustration, remove the multifunction switch assembly.

After removing 2 connecting bolts, remove the lower crash pad.

Remove the 4 bolts fixing the steering column shaft.

Remove the bolt from the universal joint and gear box connecting portion.

Remove the steering column shaft assembly.