Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018NM00AX
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD ASSEMBLY

(a) Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.

(b) Remove the No. 2 and No. 3 steering wheel lower covers.

(c) Using a "torx" wrench, loosen the 2 "torx" screws.

HINT:

Loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

(d) Pull the pad out from the steering wheel and disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.

(e) Disconnect the connector.

CAUTION:

  • When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward.
  • Never disassemble the wheel pad.

NOTICE:

When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the airbag wire harness.

3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Remove the steering wheel set nut.

(c) Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.

(d) Using SST, remove the wheel.

SST: 09950-50013

09951-05010

09952-05010

09953-05020

09954-05021

4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER

(a) Remove the 3 screws and column cover.

5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER

6. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE

(a) Disconnect the 5 connectors.

(b) Disconnect the airbag connector.

(c) Remove the 3 screws and combination switch.

7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Do not disassemble the cable or apply oil to it.

8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

(a) Remove the clip and cowl trim.

10. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL LOWER

(a) Remove the connector and cluster finish panel.

11. REMOVE NO. 1 PANEL LOWER

(a) Remove the 2 screws and disconnect the hood lock release lever from the panel.

(b) Remove the 2 screws and disconnect the fuel lid release lever from the panel.

(c) Remove the pad set screw and panel.

12. REMOVE PANEL LH LOWER

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and panel.

13. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT

(a) Remove the screw and No. 2 heater to register duct.

14. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Place matchmarks on the No. 2 intermediate shaft and control valve shaft.

(b) Loosen the bolt A.

(c) Remove the bolt B and the bolt C, disconnect the No. 2 intermediate shaft from the control valve shaft and sliding yoke.

15. REMOVE NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

16. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and hole cover.

17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connectors.

(b) Loosen the hose clamp.

(c) Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.

18. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE

(a) Remove the bolt A and sliding yoke.

(b) Remove the thrust stopper from the intermediate shaft.

19. REMOVE HOSE CLAMP

20. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY