1. Pull down the steering wheel.
2. Pull the upper column cover in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1) and (2), then remove the upper column cover while detaching the hooks and pins.

3. Pull up the steering wheel.
4. Remove the ignition key illumination..
5. Remove the screws.
6. Remove the lower column cover in the direction of the arrow (4) while keeping it open in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Center Panel Removal/Installation
Dashboard Disassembly/AssemblySeat Weight Sensor Control Module Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment
Control System]
CAUTION:
When the seat weight sensor control module is replaced with a new one, perform
the seat weight sensor calibration using the M–MDS..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
3. Disconnect the connectors.
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Ignition Switch Removal/Installation [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push
Button Start System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Detach the tab.
4. Pull the pin in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and release
the lock.
5. Disconnect the ignition switch connector and key interlock solenoid connector.
6. Remove the ...
Drive Plate Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
1. Remove the transaxle..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Drive plate installation bolts
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note.)
(See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note.)
2
Backing plate
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