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Steering Column Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering column with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect each connector and clamp the wire harness to the steering column bracket.
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column With Bolts
      G05540499Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 intermediate shaft and the intermediate shaft and install them with bolt.

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

  3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  4. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (SeeINSPECTION )
    Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Intermediate Shaft
    G05540498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips. Then return the carpet to its original position.
      Fig 3: Identifying Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet Clips
      G05540497Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER 
  11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering main shaft.
    2. Install the steering wheel with the set nut.

      Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) 

  12. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  13. INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    HINT:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).

  15. INSPECT STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect steering pad (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
  16. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).