RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
Tilt Wheel Switch: Service and Repair
Removal
STEERING COLUMN: TILT AND TELESCOPIC MANUAL SWITCH: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system
before servicing See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Service Precautions.
1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)
NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of
memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Service Precautions/Steering System.
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
4. REMOVE STEERING PAD
HINT
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the steering pad See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Steering Pad/Removal.
5. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Wheel/Service and Repair/Removal
7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
NOTICE:
Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.
(a) Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the instrument panel cluster finish panel from the steering column cover (upper side).
Text in Illustration
(b) Remove the 3 screws.