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/InstallationSeat Track Position Sensor [Two Step Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The seat track position sensor detects the front and back positions of the
driver seat.
Function
The seat track position sensor converts the seat position into an electrical
signal and sends it to the SAS control module.
Construction
The seat track posi ...
Heater Core Inspection
1. Inspect the heater core for damage, cracks, and water leakage.
If there is any malfunction, replace the heater core.
2. Visually inspect the fins for bending.
If there is any bending, use the end of a flathead screwdriver to straighten
the fins.
3. Visually inspect ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection
Airflow Inspection
1. Disconnect the section (A) of ventilation hose shown in the figure.
2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected
ventilation hose while the engine is idling.
If vacuum is not applied to the ventilation hose, perform the p ...