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Removal & Installation (Celica & Supra)

  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before starting work to prevent air bag deployment. Remove steering wheel pad. Mark steering shaft and steering wheel for installation reference. Remove steering wheel.
  2. Remove upper and lower column covers. Remove combination switch and spiral cable (if equipped). Remove all necessary instrument finish panels. Remove air duct from under steering column. Mark "U" joint, steering gear shaft, intermediate shaft and mainshaft for installation reference. Remove bolt(s) and disconnect "U" joint from steering gear shaft. Disconnect intermediate shaft from mainshaft.
  3. Disconnect steering column harness connectors. Remove steering column bolts and steering column. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .