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Disconnect the airbag module connector (A) & horn connector (B) and then remove the airbag module from the steering wheel.
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.
Separate the airbag module from the steering wheel.
(Refer to RT group - "Air bag Module")
Disconnect the airbag module connector (A) & horn connector (B) and then remove the airbag module from the steering wheel.
Disconnect the lock nut (A) & connector (B) and the remove the steering wheel by using SST(0956-11001).
Tightening torque :
39.2 ~ 44.1N.m (4.0 ~ 4.5kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 32.5lb-ft)
Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it may damage the steering column.
Remove the steering column upper (A) and lower (B) shroud.
Loosen the screw (3EA).
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the connectors (A) and then remove the clock spring (B).
When assembling set the center position by setting the marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. Make an array the mark (▶◀) by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and then 2.0 revolutions counterclockwise.
Loosen the screw and then remove the multifunction switches (B).
Remove the side cover (A) and crash lower panel (B).
Remove the knee air bag (A).
Tightening torque :
7.8 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7lb-ft)
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)
Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position to prevent the damage of the clock spring inner cable when you handle the steering wheel.
Must be replaced with new bolt when assembling.
(SEAL-LOCK has been processed)
Loosen the screw and then remove the shower duct (A).
Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.
Remove the steering column by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts..
Tightening torque :
nut : 2.7 ~ 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.
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly.
Tightening torque :
49.0 ~ 58.8N.m (5.0 ~ 6.0kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 43.4lb-ft)
Do not disassemble the EPS assembly
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
Check the steering column for damage and deformation.
Check the joint 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.
