Steering Column Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing RS-1

POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Fully extend and tilt up the steering wheel.
2. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
3. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
4. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
5. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
  SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
  
  NOTE: Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly
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REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER
1. Remove the 3 screws, disengage the 2 claws, release the tilt lever and remove the steering column lower cover.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Lower Cover Screw
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REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER
1. Disengage the claw and remove the steering column upper cover.
REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect all connectors from the turn signal switch with spiral cable.
2. Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH CENTER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL RETAINER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT POWER STEERING ECU
1. Detach the power steering motor harness and torque sensor wire harness clamps from the power steering ECU side.
2. Disconnect the 2 steering column assembly connectors from the power steering ECU.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER TRAY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT
1. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the instrument panel sub reinforcement.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Instrument Panel Sub Reinforcement Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET
1. Pull back the floor carpet, remove the 2 clips and remove the column hole cover silencer sheet.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Loosen bolt A.
2. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate assembly and steering gear assembly.
3. Remove bolt B and detach the steering intermediate assembly from the steering gear assembly.
4. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate assembly and steering column assembly.
5. Remove bolt C and detach the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect all connectors and detach all wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
2. Remove the 3 bolts and remove the steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.