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Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ] ).

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - ] ).

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ] 

  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    NOTE:

    Failure to follow the correct removal procedure may damage the claws.

    1. Remove the 2 screws.
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    2. Release the tilt lever.
    3. Press both sides of the lower steering column cover to detach the 2 claws.
    4. Detach the claw to remove the lower steering column cover.
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    5. Detach the 3 claws, 4 clips and 2 pins and remove the upper steering column cover.
      GTY383264Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
    2. Detach the 3 claws. Remove the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
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  7. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - 10/2015] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ]

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - ]

  9. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Fold back the floor carpet, and then remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.
      GTY384055Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
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      *a Matchmark
      *b Slide
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
  11. REMOVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COLUMN SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and 3 clamps.
      GTY373937Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the harness cable.
    3. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed to the vehicle.
      • Do not drop or strike the steering column assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.
      GTY538848Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt.
      NOTE:

      Do not remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

    2. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
      GTY378771Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    3. Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
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