1. Pull down the steering wheel.
2. Press the shaded area shown in the figure using your thumb, and lift the upper column cover in the direction of arrow (1).

3. Pull the upper column cover in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it while detaching pins A, tabs B and guides C.
4. Remove hooks D from the meter hood.
CAUTION:
If the cover of the meter hood is deformed, it may not return to its original condition. When removing the cover of the meter hood, detach hooks D one by one from the upper column cover.

5. Pull up the steering wheel.
6. Remove screws E.

7. Remove the lower column cover in the direction of the arrow (4), (5) set the adjusting lever aside while keeping it open in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Center Panel Removal/Installation
D Pillar Trim Removal/InstallationPositive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
Purpose, Function
Prevents release of blow-by gas (unburnt gas) into the atmosphere.
The PCV valve is open/closed by the intake manifold vacuum.
Construction
The PCV valve is installed to the oil separator.
The PCV valve consists of a spring and valve.
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Wheel Balance Adjustment (Aluminum Alloy Wheel)
CAUTION:
Adjust the outer wheel balance first, then the inner wheel balance.
Be careful not to scratch the wheels.
Adhesive-type Balance Weight (Outer)
1. Remove the old balance weight from the wheel.
2. Remove the double-sided adhesive tape remaining on the wheel, then ...
Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Inspection
The following actuator and switches are integrated with the front door latch
and lock actuator.
From the actuator/switch name and operation in the following table, select
the actuator or switch to be inspected, and perform the inspection following
the inspection procedure ...