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Steering Column Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL 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.
    2. Install the bolt.

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

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
      Fig 1: Locating No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
      G05630095Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 4 bolts and nut.

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

      NOTE: Do not fold back the boot part of the steering hole cover or extend it excessively, if it is extended excessively, return it to its original position.

      HINT:

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

    2. Install the clamp to the steering column hole cover.
      Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Hole Cover Bolts
      G05630102Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

      HINT:

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

    2. Install the bolt.

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

      Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      G05630092Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and the steering column.
    2. Install the bolt.

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

      Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft And Steering Column
      G05630090Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the steering column with the 4 nuts.

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

  5. INSTALL NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 5: Locating Steering Column Nuts
    G05630091Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS PROTECTOR AND WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Attach the 3 claws to connect the wire harness protector and wire harness.
  7. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 6: Identifying Claws On Wire Harness Protector And Wire Harness
    G05630089Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  13. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUBASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL CUSHION  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clamp and install the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly with the clamp.
      Fig 7: Installing Combination Switch With Spiral Cable From Steering Column
      G05630088Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the 5 connectors to the combination switch with spiral cable.
      Fig 8: Locating Combination Switch Connectors
      G05630087Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. INSTALL TILT AND TELESCOPIC MANUAL SWITCH 
    1. Attach the claw to install the switch
    2. Connect the switch connector
      Fig 9: Locating Tilt And Telescopic Manual Switch Connector
      G05160188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Attach the claw.
    2. Attach the 4 clips to install the upper steering column cover onto the instrument cluster finish panel.
      Fig 10: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover With Clips
      G05630085Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
      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) 

      Fig 11: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover With Screws And Claws
      G05630084Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION  )
  24. INSTALL STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  26. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  27. CHECK FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  28. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 
  29. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: Reset the AUTO TILT AWAY function setting to the previous condition by changing the customize parameter (See CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS  ).
  30. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).
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