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Steering Column Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the steering column assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly & Steering Column Assembly
      G05418199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install a new bolt.

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

      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly Bolt
      G05418198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.

      HINT:

      If the bushings are missing or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.

      Fig 3: Identifying Collar & Bushing
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    2. Install the steering column assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Bolt & Nuts
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    3. Connect the connectors and engage the wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.
    4. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
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    5. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.

      HINT:

      As shown below, securely return the lock lever to its original position to connect the connector.

      Fig 6: Securely Return Lock Lever
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  3. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly And Power Steering Link Assembly
      G05418194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install a new bolt.

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

      Fig 8: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly Bolt
      G05418193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly to the steering column hole shield.
      Fig 9: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly
      G05418227Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Tighten the bolt.
      Fig 10: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly Clip Bolt
      G05418192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.
      Fig 11: Identifying No. 1 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Claws
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  5. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  6. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using pliers, engage the claw. Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly.
      Fig 12: Identifying Turn Signal Switch Assembly Claws Of Clip
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    2. Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
  7. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the claw to install the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 13: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claw
      G05418189Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
      Fig 14: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
      G05418188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 2 screws.

      Torque: 2.0 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 15: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Screws
      G05418233Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. CONNECT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  13. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  14. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  15. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System)  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION  )
  22. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  23. INSTALL STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION )
  24. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  26. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  27. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  28. INSPECT STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION )
  29. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    HINT:

    (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )