Removal and Installation
| CAUTION | Do not allow EPS control unit to get wet with water, moisture or any other liquid. Also, protect the EPS control unit from extreme temperatures. Do not disassemble or remodel EPS control unit, EPS motor, torque sensor, harness and connectors. |
REMOVAL
- Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (BATTERY)»(ref-675572-S35311355862014120500000) "
- Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S42805239232014120500000) ".
- Disconnect harness connectors from EPS control unit. CAUTION: Hold and pull the connector housing, do not pull on harness when disconnecting connectors. Also, do not grip, collapse or apply excessive force to the connector.
- Remove screws and EPS control unit from steering column.
- Remove bolts and bracket plate from steering column if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
| CAUTION | Check that the harness connector, terminals and the EPS control unit are not visibly damaged before installing the EPS control unit. Check that the harness connector, terminals and the EPS control unit are free of foreign materials before installing. Replace the EPS control unit if it has been dropped or sustained an impact. |
After installing steering column, perform self-diagnosis with CONSULT to ensure correct operation. Refer to " CONSULT FUNCTION ".