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Removal [12/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 

    (Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2015 - ] )

  2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE 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 [12/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - 11/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2017 - ] ).

  4. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - ] )

  5. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [12/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [08/2016 - ]

  6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  8. REMOVE STEERING PAD 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  9. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    See step  6

  10. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
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    2. Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 4 claws.
      GTY479952Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to detach the claw.
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      HINT: 

      Spread the claw to disengage it.

  11. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Disengage the claw.
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    2. Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to remove the upper steering column cover.
      GTY479954Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. 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, expand the clamp.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Clamp
      *a Claw
    3. While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch to on.
      • Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch to on.
      • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
      • Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.
  13. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobiliser System) 
    1. Slide the transponder key amplifier to disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
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    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the transponder key amplifier.
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  14. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
  15. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
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    2. Disengage the 3 wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
    3. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and steering column assembly.
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