POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering Column
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to “CAUTION” of “General Description” in “AIRBAG SYSTEM”. General Description > CAUTION">
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. NOTE">
2. Remove the driver’s airbag module. Driver’s Airbag Module > REMOVAL">
3. Remove the steering wheel. Steering Wheel > REMOVAL">
4. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Instrument Panel Lower Cover > REMOVAL">
5. Remove the knee airbag module. Knee Airbag Module > REMOVAL">
6. Remove the cover assembly - column.
(1) Release the screws and claws.
(2) Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access with push button start)
(3) Remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
A | Model without keyless access with push button start | B | Model with keyless access with push button start |
7. Remove the switch assembly - combination.
(1) Disconnect the connector, and loosen the clamp to release the claws.
(2) Pull out the switch assembly - combination from the column assembly - steering.
8. Remove all connectors from the column assembly - steering.
9. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. Universal Joint > REMOVAL">
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the universal joint assembly - steering and improper steering effort, make sure to remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
10. Remove the two nuts under the beam COMPL - steering securing the column assembly - steering.
11. Pull out the column assembly - steering from the hole on toe board.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the tilt lever when the column assembly - steering is not secured to the vehicle.
12. Remove the ignition key lock from the column assembly - steering. Ignition Key Lock > REPLACEMENT">
Seat fabric
Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a
vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the
fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum
cleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum it.
Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly
wrung cloth and dry the seat fabric
thoroughly. If the fabric is still dirty, wipe
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Disassembly
SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP (SUNROOF) > Sunroof AssemblyDISASSEMBLY1. Remove the screw and remove the sunroof motor.2. Remove the stopper rubber and pull out the sunshade assembly from the rail assembly - sunroof.3. Disconnect the claws and then remove the drain holder.4. Remove the screw and p ...
Wear indicators
New tread
Worn tread
Tread wear indicator
Each tire incorporates a tread wear
indicator, which becomes visible when
the depth of the tread grooves decreases
to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A tire must be
replaced when the tread wear indicator
appears as a solid band across the tread.
WARNI ...