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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 (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
  1. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
  7. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    Refer to the instructions for Removal of the upper instrument panel (See REMOVAL ).

  8. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    Refer to the instructions for Removal of the front console box (See REMOVAL ).

  9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    NOTE: Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the lower steering column cover to break.
    1. Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 4 claws.
      Fig 1: Identifying Claws On Lower Steering Column Cover
      G06035542Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw.

      HINT:

      Spread the claw to disengage it.

      Fig 2: Disengaging Claw
      G06035543Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into each service hole to disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Removing Lower Steering Column Cover
      G06035544Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Disengage the claw and the 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.
  17. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with the spiral cable sub-assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claw And Pins
      G06035545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the turn signal switch assembly with the spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
      Fig 5: Identifying Clamp And Claw Location On Turn Signal Switch
      G06035546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Turn back the floor carpet, and remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.
      Fig 6: Identifying Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet Clips
      G06010346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft.
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
      Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly (2WD)
      G06010395Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 8: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly (4WD)
      G06010395Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and instrument panel sub reinforcement.
      Fig 9: Identifying Instrument Panel Sub Reinforcement Bolts
      G06010348Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
      Fig 10: Identifying No. 2 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Claws
      G06010349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobilizer System) 
    1. Slide the transponder key amplifier to disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 11: Sliding Transponder Key Amplifier
      G06010350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the transponder key amplifier.
  24. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See STOP LIGHT SWITCH )
    Fig 12: Locating Transponder Key Amplifier Connector
    G06010351Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

      HINT:

      Pull out the lock of the lock lever, disengage the claw, and raise the lock lever to disconnect the connector, as shown in the illustration.

      Fig 13: Disconnecting Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      G06010354Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 14: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      G06010393Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Separate the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 15: Identifying Wire Harness Clamp On Power Steering ECU Assembly
      G06010356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and steering post assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed on the vehicle.
      • Do not drop or strike the steering column assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.
        Fig 16: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
        G06035557Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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