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Steering Column Replacement LHD

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  5. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  6. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  7. Remove the theft deterrent exciter module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement .
  8. Remove the turn signal switch. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
  9. Remove the wipers/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
  10. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  11. Remove the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  12. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  13. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower left trim plate assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  14. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  15. Remove the driver side floor air outlet duct. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side

  16. Object Number: 1959847  Size: SH

    Important: Observing the orientation of the steering column shaft (4) with reference to the intermediate steering shaft (2) will minimise the potential of incorrect steering column assembly alignment.

  17. Mark the steering column shaft (4) in relation to the intermediate steering shaft (2).
  18. Important: Secure the steering wheel to prevent rotation otherwise damage to the SIR coil will occur.

    Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.

  19. Remove the steering column shaft to intermediate steering shaft retaining bolt (3).
  20. Discard the bolt.

  21. Disconnect the steering column shaft (4) from the intermediate steering shaft (2).
  22. Important: The steering column assembly (1) must be supported before removing the steering column assembly to body retaining bolts (5).

    Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.

  23. Remove the steering column assembly to body retaining bolts (5).
  24. Discard the bolts.

  25. Remove the steering column assembly (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1959847  Size: SH

    Important: The steering column shaft (4) and intermediate shaft (2) splines must be installed in the position recorded during removal and aligned with the marks previously made.

  1. Connect the steering column shaft (4) to the intermediate shaft (2).
  2. Install the steering column assembly (1) to the vehicle.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the NEW steering column assembly to body retaining bolts (5).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  6. Install the NEW steering column shaft to intermediate steering shaft retaining bolt (3).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  8. Install the driver side floor air outlet duct Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side .
  9. Install the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  10. Install the driver side instrument panel lower left trim plate assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  11. Install the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  12. Install the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  13. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  14. Install the wipers/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
  15. Install the turn signal switch replacement. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
  16. Install the theft deterrent exciter module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement .
  17. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  18. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  19. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  20. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Steering Column Replacement RHD

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  5. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  6. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  7. Remove the theft deterrent exciter module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement .
  8. Remove the turn signal switch. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
  9. Remove the wipers/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
  10. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  11. Remove the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  12. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  13. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower right trim plate assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  14. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  15. Remove the driver side floor air outlet duct. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Right Side .

  16. Object Number: 1959843  Size: SH

    Important: Observing the orientation of the steering column shaft (4) with reference to the intermediate steering shaft (2) will minimise the potential of incorrect steering column assembly alignment.

  17. Mark the steering column shaft (4) in relation to the intermediate steering shaft (2).
  18. Important: Secure the steering wheel to prevent rotation otherwise damage to the SIR coil will occur.

    Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.

  19. Remove the steering column shaft to intermediate steering shaft retaining bolt (3).
  20. Discard the bolt.

  21. Disconnect the steering column shaft (4) from the intermediate steering shaft (2).
  22. Important: The steering column assembly (1) must be supported before removing the steering column assembly to body retaining bolts (5).

    Important: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.

  23. Remove the steering column assembly to body retaining bolts (5).
  24. Discard the bolts.

  25. Remove the steering column assembly (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1959843  Size: SH

    Important: The steering column shaft (4) and intermediate shaft (2) splines must be installed in the position recorded during removal and aligned with the marks previously made.

  1. Connect the steering column shaft (4) to the intermediate shaft (2).
  2. Install the steering column assembly (1) to the vehicle.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the NEW steering column assembly to body retaining bolts (5).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  6. Install the NEW steering column shaft to intermediate steering shaft retaining bolt (3).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  8. Install the driver side floor air outlet duct Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Right Side .
  9. Install the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
  10. Install the driver side instrument panel lower right trim plate assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  11. Install the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  12. Install the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  13. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
  14. Install the wipers/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
  15. Install the turn signal switch replacement. Refer to Turn Signal Switch Replacement .
  16. Install the theft deterrent exciter module. Refer to Theft Deterrent Module Replacement .
  17. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  18. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  19. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  20. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .