| Components |

| 1. Steering
column 2. Motor |
3. ECU 4. Steering gear box |
| Removal |
|
| 1. |
Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait
for at least 30 seconds.
|
| 2. |
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight ahead
|
| 3. |
Loosen the torx bolts which are located on the both side of the steering
wheel.
|
| 4. |
Remove the DAB module then disconnect the clock spring connector (A).
|
| 5. |
Loosen the steering wheel lock bolt and then separate the steering wheel.
|
| 6. |
Remove the steering column shroud after loosening screws.
|
| 7. |
Remove the clock spring and then disconnect the connector.
|
| 8. |
Remove the multifunction switch.
|
| 9. |
Disconnect the multifunction switch connector.
|
| 10. |
Remove the crash pad lower cover.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad")
|
| 11. |
Remove the wiring clip.
|
| 12. |
Disconnect the connector (A) & (B).
|
| 13. |
Loosen the universal joint bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal
joint assembly.
|
| 14. |
Loosen the mounting nut & bolt and then remove the steering column.
|
| Disassembly |
| Key lock assembly |
| 1. |
Make a groove on the head of special bolts (A) by a punch.
|
| 2. |
Loosen the special bolt using a screw driver and then remove the key
lock assembly from the steering column assembly.
|
| 3. |
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
|
| Universal joint assembly |
| 4. |
Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly
from the steering column assembly.
|
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Check the steering column for damage and deformation.
|
| 2. |
Check the steering column for damage and deformation.
|
| 3. |
Check the join bearing for damage and wear.
|
| 4. |
Check the tilt bracket for damage and cracks.
|
| 5. |
Check the key lock assembly for proper operation and replace it if necessary.
|
| Installation |
| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
|
| 2. |
Perform the ASP Calibration.
|
| 3. |
Perform the EPS Type Recognition Procedure.
|
Repair procedures
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