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STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Sedan): 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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. REMOVE STEERING PAD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut and place matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering column assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Wheel Assembly & Steering Column Assembly
      G04832454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
      NOTE: Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before using.
      Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly
      G04832455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws, disengage the 2 claws, release the tilt lever and remove the steering column lower cover.
      Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Lower Cover
      G04832456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the claw and remove the steering column upper cover.
  6. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect all connectors from the turn signal switch with spiral cable.
      Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Upper Cover Claw
      G04832457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the clamp indicated by the arrow and remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column assembly.
      Fig 5: Locating Combination Switch Clamp
      G04832458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  18. DISCONNECT POWER STEERING ECU 
    1. Detach the power steering motor harness and torque sensor wire harness clamps from the power steering ECU side.
    2. Disconnect the 2 steering column assembly connectors from the power steering ECU.
      Fig 6: Locating Steering Column Assembly Connectors
      G04832459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the reinforcement instrument panel sub.
      Fig 7: Locating Reinforcement Instrument Panel Sub Reinforcement Bolts
      G04832460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Pull back the floor carpet, remove the 2 clips and remove the column hole cover silencer sheet.
      Fig 8: Identifying Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet
      G04832461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE NO.2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen bolt A.
    2. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate assembly and steering gear assembly.
    3. Remove bolt B and detach the steering intermediate assembly from the steering gear assembly.
    4. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate assembly and steering column assembly.
    5. Remove bolt C and detach the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
      Fig 9: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Assembly & Steering Gear Assembly
      G04832462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL PAD (for Automatic Transaxle) 
    1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the brake pedal return spring.
    2. Remove the clip from the brake master cylinder push rod clevis pin.
    3. Remove the brake master cylinder push rod clevis pin and detach the push rod clevis from the brake pedal.
    4. Remove the bolt, nut and 2 brake pedal bushes, and remove the brake pedal assembly.
      Fig 10: Removing Brake Pedal Pad (For Automatic Transaxle)
      G04832463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS (for Manual Transaxle) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  26. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT (for Manual Transaxle) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  27. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect all connectors and detach all wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
    2. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and remove the steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.
      Fig 11: Locating Steering Column Assembly Bolt And Nuts
      G04832464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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