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Steering Column Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.

      HINT:

      If the bushings are missing or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.

      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Bushing
      G06035580Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the steering post assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

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

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the 2 bushings.
      • Do not line-up the bolt hole by prying on the collar or bushings. Only install the bolt in straight, without applying any force to the bushings.
    3. Connect the connectors and engage the wire harness clamps to the steering post assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
      G06035557Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Engage the wire harness clamp to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Clamp On Power Steering ECU Assembly
      G06010356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 4: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      G06010393Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.

      HINT:

      Return the lock lever to the original position, engage the claw, and push in the lock of the lock lever, as shown in the illustration.

  2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
    Fig 5: Connecting Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
    G06010394Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
    2. Install the bolt.

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

      Fig 6: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      G06010395Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
    2. Install the bolt.

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

  5. INSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See INSPECTION )
    Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Power Steering Link Assembly
    G06010395Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and install the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
      Fig 8: Identifying No. 2 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Claws
      G06010349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Install the instrument panel sub reinforcement with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 9: Identifying Instrument Panel Sub Reinforcement Bolts
      G06010348Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
    2. Install the floor carpet.
      Fig 10: Identifying Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet Clips
      G06010346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobilizer System) 
    1. Connect the connector to the transponder key amplifier.
    2. Align the transponder key amplifier with the steering column upper bracket. Tilt the amplifier slightly and slide it into position.
      Fig 11: Locating Transponder Key Amplifier Connector
      G06010351Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Push the transponder key amplifier, and engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key amplifier to the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 12: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier To Steering Column Upper Bracket
      G06010400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using pliers, engage the claw. Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly.
    2. Install the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
      Fig 13: Identifying Clamp And Claw Location On Turn Signal Switch
      G06035546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the claw and the 2 pins and install the upper steering column cover.
  12. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    NOTE: If the lower steering column cover is installed in the incorrect order, it will not be possible to assemble the lower steering column cover.
    Fig 14: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claw And Pins
    G06035593Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
      Fig 15: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
      G06035594Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 4 claws.
      Fig 16: Identifying Claws On Lower Steering Column Cover
      G06035542Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the claw.

      HINT:

      Press the area around the claw to engage it.

  13. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 17: Identifying Claw
    G06035596Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    Refer to the instructions for Installation of the front console box (See INSTALLATION ).

  20. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    Refer to the instructions for Installation of the upper instrument panel (See INSTALLATION ).

  21. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  22. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION  )
  24. INSTALL STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See DISPOSAL )
  26. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See DISPOSAL )
  27. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  28. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  29. INSPECT STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION )
  30. CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT 

    See CALIBRATION

  31. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

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