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Removal [08/2021 -]: Procedure

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  1. PRECAUTION 

    Refer to PRECAUTION [04/2018 -]

  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 -]

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    See step  3

  5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    NOTE:

    Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.

    1. Release the tilt and telescopic lever and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
    2. Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.
    3. Remove the 3 screws.
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    4. GTY944706Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Push Area
      Push in this direction

      While pressing the push area shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws, slightly lower the lower steering column cover.

  6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Disengage the claw and separate the upper steering column cover.
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      Separate in this direction
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      Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips to remove the upper steering column cover.

  7. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:
    • Do not remove/install the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) on (IG).
    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the auxiliary battery connected and the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) on (IG).
    • Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
    1. Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
    2. Using pliers, expand the clamp.
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      *a Clamp
    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.
  8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
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      *a View A
      Front
    2. Disengage the 3 claws to remove the No. 1 air duct.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to deform or damage the lower heater case of the air conditioner unit assembly when removing the No. 1 air duct.

  10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  11. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  12. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER 
    1. Turn back the floor carpet.
    2. Remove the clip.
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    3. Disengage the 2 clips to remove the steering column hole cover.
  14. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.
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    2. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      NOTE:

      Do not remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

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      *a Matchmark
      Slide in this direction
    3. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
    4. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
  15. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect each connector and disengage each wire harness clamp from the steering column assembly.
    2. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.
      GTY872810Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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