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Steering Wheel: Removal

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CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
  1. ALIGN 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.
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  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 
    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
    3. disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Wheel Assembly And Steering Main Shaft
      G05753054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install SST to the steering wheel assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09950-50013 (09951 -05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021) 

      NOTE: Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
      Fig 2: Installing SST To Steering Wheel Assembly
      G05753055Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
      Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly
      G05753056Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Remove the steering shake damper from the steering wheel assembly.
  8. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE 
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Shake Damper Screws
    G05753057Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
      Fig 5: Identifying Lower Steering Wheel Boss Cover Screws
      G05753058Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering wheel boss cover from the steering wheel sub-assembly.
      Fig 6: Identifying Lower Steering Wheel Boss Cover Claws
      G05753059Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE STEERING PAD ATTACHING SCREW 
    1. Remove the 2 steering pad attaching screws from the lower steering wheel boss cover.
      Fig 7: Identifying Steering Pad Attaching Screws
      G05753060Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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