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Installation (08/2010 - 08/2011): Installation

  1. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 
    1. Align the part of the dust cover labeled A with the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft, and install the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering link assembly.
      Fig 1: Locating No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
      GTY109499Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

  2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering column hole cover with the 4 bolts and nut.
      Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Hole Cover Bolts And Nut
      GTY108841Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the inside of the vehicle.

    2. Install the clamp to the steering column hole cover.
  3. CONNECT STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering column with the 4 nuts.
      Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Nuts
      GTY126872Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

  5. INSTALL NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 6
  6. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS PROTECTOR AND WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Attach the 3 claws to connect the wiring harness protector and wire harness.
      Fig 4: Identifying Claws On Wire Harness Protector And Wire Harness
      GTY109501Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  8. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 26
  9. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 27
  10. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 28
  11. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 29
  12. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 84
  13. INSTALL NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 32
  14. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 33
  15. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 34
  16. INSTALL NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 35
  17. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 36
  18. INSTALL INNER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 49
  19. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 50
  20. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clamp and install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly with the clamp.
      Fig 5: Identifying Combination Switch Assembly With Spiral Cable Clamp
      GTY354882Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the 5 connectors to the turn signal switch with spiral cable.
      Fig 6: Locating Turn Signal Switch With Spiral Cable Connectors
      GTY149150Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. INSTALL TILT AND TELESCOPIC MANUAL SWITCH 
    1. Attach the claw to install the switch.
      Fig 7: Locating Tilt And Telescopic Manual Switch Connector
      GTY110419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the switch connector.
  22. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Attach the claw to install the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 8: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claw And Clips
      GTY149149Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Attach the 4 clips to install the upper steering column cover onto the instrument cluster finish panel.
  23. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
      Fig 9: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Screws
      GTY130796Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    2. Install the 3 screws.

      Torque: 1.5 N*m (15 kgf*cm, 13 in.*lbf) 

  24. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  See step  1
  25. INSTALL STEERING PAD  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  26. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  27. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  28. CHECK FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  29. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 
  30. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:
    • Reset the AUTO TILT AWAY function setting to the previous condition by changing the customize parameter. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
  31. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the SRS warning light. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .
  32. PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION 
    1. Perform variable gear ratio steering system calibration. Refer to CALIBRATION .