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Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly: Reassembly

NOTE:

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

  1. INSTALL UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch onto the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 1: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly
      GTY183347Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

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

  2. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in ACC.
      Fig 2: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly
      GTY182511Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the steering lock sub-assembly.
    3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.
  3. INSTALL SOLENOID WIRE (for Automatic Transaxle) 
    1. Install the solenoid wire to the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 3: Identifying Solenoid Wire
      GTY188081Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transaxle) 
    1. Connect the solenoid wire connector to the key interlock solenoid.
      Fig 4: Locating Key Interlock Solenoid Wire Connector
      GTY158364Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the key interlock solenoid to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.
      Fig 5: Identifying Key Interlock Solenoid Screws
      GTY174219Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) 
    1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.
      Fig 6: Identifying Ignition Or Starter Switch Assembly Mounting Screws
      GTY173343Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle) 
    1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.
      Fig 7: Identifying Ignition Or Starter Switch Assembly Mounting Screws
      GTY173343Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the solenoid wire connector to the ignition or starter switch assembly.
      Fig 8: Identifying Solenoid Wire Connector
      GTY173191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Make sure that the solenoid wire runs securely through the gap of the steering column upper bracket as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 9: Identifying Solenoid Wire Position
      GTY163721Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION  See step  1
  8. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY 
    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 tapered-head bolt.
      NOTE:

      Be sure to use a new tapered-head bolt.

    3. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt heads break off.
      Fig 10: Identifying Tapered-Head Bolt
      GTY163130Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002