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Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. INSTALL UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch onto the steering column upper bracket.

      HINT:

      Slide the unlock warning switch in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to install it.

  2. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in the ACC position.
      Fig 1: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly
      G05389793Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the steering lock sub-assembly.
    3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.
      Fig 2: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly
      G05389794Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL SOLENOID WIRE (for Automatic Transaxle) 
    1. Install the solenoid wire to the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Upper Bracket
      G05389786Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transaxle) 
    1. Connect the solenoid wire connector to the key inter lock solenoid.
      Fig 4: Installing Key Inter Lock Solenoid
      G05389785Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the key inter lock solenoid to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.
      Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Upper Bracket With Screws
      G05389784Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.
      Fig 6: Installing Ignition Or Starter Switch Assembly
      G05389798Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the solenoid wire connector to the ignition or starter switch assembly.
      Fig 7: Identifying Starter Switch Assembly
      G05389782Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Make sure that the solenoid wire runs securely through the gap of the steering column upper bracket as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 8: Identifying Steering Column Upper Bracket
    G05389800Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION  (See INSPECTION  )
  7. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY 
    1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.
    2. Temporarily install the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly to the steering column assembly with the tapered-head bolt.
    3. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt heads break off.
      Fig 9: Identifying Tapered-Head Bolt
      G05389801Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002