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Steering Column Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column (see PRECAUTION ).
  1. PRECAUTION 

    HINT:

    (See PRECAUTION  )

  2. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH 
  5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE STEERING PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System)  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  16. SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Cover Screws
      G05418187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
      Fig 2: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
      G05418188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 3: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claw
      G05418189Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
    2. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Turn Signal Switch Assembly Claws Of Clip
      G05418190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.
      Fig 5: Identifying No. 1 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Claws
      G05418191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen the bolt.
      Fig 6: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly Clip Bolt
      G05418192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
      NOTE: Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 7: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly Bolt
      G05418193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 8: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly & Power Steering Link Assembly
      G05418194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Separate the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.
  22. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

      HINT:

      As shown below, turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.

      Fig 9: Turning Lock Lever To Disconnect Connector
      G05418195Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 10: Identifying Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      G05418196Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
    4. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and the steering column assembly.
      Fig 11: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Bolt & Nuts
      G05418197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt.
      Fig 12: Identifying Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly Bolt
      G05418198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the steering column assembly.
      Fig 13: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly & Steering Column Assembly
      G05418199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
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