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Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID WIRE (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Install the key interlock solenoid wire on to the install the ignition switch.
  2. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Install the ignition switch onto the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.
      Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Assembly Screws (W/O Smart Key System)
      GTY243542Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Install the key interlock solenoid onto the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.
      Fig 2: Identifying Key Interlock Solenoid Screws (W/O Smart Key System)
      GTY230211Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the connector.
  4. INSTALL UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch onto the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 3: Identifying Unlock Warning Switch Assembly Claws (W/O Smart Key System)
      GTY230882Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

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

  5. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (ACC).
    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder into the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 4: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
      GTY243543Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder is securely fixed onto the ignition switch lock cylinder.
  6. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Remove the key and check that the steering lock function is activated.
      Fig 5: Inspecting Steering Lock (1 Of 2)
      GTY243544Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Insert the key, turn the ignition switch ON (ACC) and check that the steering lock function is deactivated.
      Fig 6: Inspecting Steering Lock (2 Of 2)
      GTY243545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly with a new tapered-head bolt.
    2. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head breaks off.
      Fig 7: Tightening Tapered-Head Bolt Until Bolt Head Breaks Off
      GTY229255Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *A w/o Smart Key System
      *B w/ Smart Key System