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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 AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
  1. PRECAUTION 

    HINT:

    (See PRECAUTION  )

  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING 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 INSPECTION )
  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 And 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 And Claws
      G05418188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.
  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.
      Fig 3: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover And Claw
      G05418189Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Spiral Cable Sub-Assembly With Claws And 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 And Claws
      G05418191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen the bolt.
      Fig 6: Locating Bolt And Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly
      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 And Bolt
      G05418193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.
    4. Separate the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 8: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly
      G05418194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

      HINT:

      As shown in the illustration, turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.

      Fig 9: Removing Steering Column Assembly
      G05418195Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
    3. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
      Fig 10: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly And Connector
      G05418196Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and the steering column assembly.
      Fig 11: Locating Bolt And Nuts With Steering Column Assembly
      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 And Bolt
      G05418198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and the steering column assembly.
    3. Remove the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
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