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STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (Power Tilt and Power Telescopic): Installation

NOTE: When installing, coat the parts indicated by arrows with molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease (See STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (FOR POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC)  ).
  1. INSTALL STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering shaft universal joint assembly and the steering column assembly.
    2. Install the bolt.

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

      Fig 1: Aligning Mark Steering Shaft Universal Joint Assembly And Steering Column Assembly
      G05277240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.2 
    1. Apply molybdenum disulfide lithium base grease to the lip of the steering column hole cover sub-assembly No.2.
    2. Install the steering column hole cover sub-assembly No.2 to the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
      Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Hole Cover
      G05277259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the steering shaft universal joint assembly.
    2. Temporarily install the bolt.

      HINT:

      Do not tighten the bolt.

      Fig 3: Aligning Mark Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly And Steering Shaft Universal Joint Assembly
      G05277238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering column assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the connectors to the steering column assembly.
    3. Install the wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.
    4. Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Assembly Nuts And Bolts
      G05277280Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE 
  6. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 5: Aligning Mark Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly And Power Steering Link Assembly
      G05203036Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt.

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

      Fig 6: Sliding Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly
      G05203068Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Tighten the bolt (B).

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

    4. Install the clamp to the steering column hole shield and tighten the bolt (A).
      Fig 7: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolts
      G05277234Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL AIR DUCT NO.1 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the air duct No. 1.
    2. Install the bolt.
    3. Fig 8: Locating Air Duct No.1 Bolt And Claws
      G05277233Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  9. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly with the clamp.
      Fig 9: Locating Spiral Cable Clip
      G05277232Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH 
    1. Engage the claw to install the tilt and telescopic switch.
    2. Connect the connector.
      Fig 10: Locating Telescopic Switch Connector
      G05277274Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the claw to install the steering column cover upper.
      Fig 11: Identifying Steering Column Cover Lower Claw
      G05277231Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 2 claws to install the steering column cover lower.
      NOTE: Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.
    3. Install the 3 screws.
  12. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft assembly.
    2. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.

      Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 12: Identifying Steering Column Cover Lower Screws And Claws
      G05277272Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  15. INSTALL STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NO.3 COVER LOWER  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NO.2 COVER LOWER  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  23. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  24. CHECK FOR DTCs (POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN) 

    (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  )

  25. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )