Lexus ES: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during steering column assembly removal/installation are shown below.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

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2. CHANGE POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM SETTINGS

(a) Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize settings.

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for HV Model: Click here

NOTICE:

Record the current customize setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

HINT:

Performing the above operation causes the auto tilt away function to be disabled when the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) is turned off.

(b) Turn the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Removing the lower steering column cover sub-assembly in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.

(a) Remove the 3 screws.

	Push Area
	Push in this direction

(b) While pressing the push area shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws, slightly lower the lower steering column cover sub-assembly.

7. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Disengage the claw and separate the upper steering column cover.

Separate in this direction

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips to remove the upper steering column cover.

8. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

(b) Using pliers, expand the clamp.

*a Clamp

(c) While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

*a	View A
	Front

(b) Disengage the 3 claws to remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to deform or damage the lower heater case of the air conditioner unit assembly when removing the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

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12. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER

(a) Turn back the floor carpet.

(b) Remove the clip.

(c) Disengage the 2 clips to remove the steering column hole cover.

14. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.

(b) Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

*a	Matchmark
	Slide in this direction

(c) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.

(d) Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

15. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect each connector and disengage each wire harness clamp from the steering column assembly.

(b) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.

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