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Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly: Reassembly

NOTE:

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

  1. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System) 
    1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.
    2. Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly with a new tapered-head bolt.
      NOTE:

      Be sure to use a new tapered-head bolt.

    3. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head breaks off.
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Lock Actuator Assembly (W/ Smart Key System) Tapered-Head Bolt
      GTY313048Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 2: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly
      GTY158452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

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

  3. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in the ACC position.
    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 3: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly
      GTY158451Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.
  4. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Align the transponder key amplifier with the steering column upper bracket. Tilt the amplifier slightly and slide it into position.
    2. Push the transponder key amplifier to install it to the steering column upper bracket by attaching the 2 claws.
      Fig 4: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier (W/O Smart Key System)
      GTY313573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transaxle and w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Install the solenoid wire to the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Upper Bracket
      GTY165592Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the solenoid wire connector to the key interlock solenoid.
      Fig 6: Identifying Key Interlock Solenoid Wire Connector Location
      GTY158364Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the key interlock solenoid to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.
      Fig 7: Identifying Steering Column Upper Bracket And Screw
      GTY158449Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.
      Fig 8: Installing Ignition Or Starter Switch Assembly
      GTY158447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. for Automatic Transaxle:
      1. Connect the solenoid wire connector to the ignition or starter switch assembly.
        Fig 9: Identifying Ignition And Starter Switch Assembly
        GTY158363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Make sure that the solenoid wire runs through the gap of the steering column upper bracket as shown in the illustration.
        Fig 10: Identifying Solenoid Wire Position
        GTY163721Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION (w/o Smart Key System)  See step  2
  8. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    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 a new tapered-head bolt.
      NOTE:

      Be sure to use a new tapered-head bolt.

    3. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head breaks off.
      Fig 11: Identifying Tapered-Head Bolt
      GTY163130Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002