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Tilt Steering Column: Removal

  1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD 
    NOTE: If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.
    1. Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
    2. Remove the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
    3. Using a Torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 Torx screws.

      HINT:

      Loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

      Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Pad
      G01180679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pull out the wheel pad from the steering wheel and disconnect the airbag connector.
    CAUTION:
    • When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward.
    • Never disassemble the wheel pad.
    NOTE: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the airbag wire harness.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Bag Connector
    G01180680Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
    3. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
    4. Using SST, remove the wheel.

      SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)

      Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Matchmarks
      G01180681Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE AND COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD 
    1. Remove the front door inside scuff plate.
    2. Remove the clip and cowl side trim board.
  4. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower finish panel.
    3. Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
  5. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the cluster finish panel.
  6. REMOVE COLUMN UPPER AND LOWER COVERS 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and column lower cover.
    2. Remove the column upper cover.
  7. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Disconnect the airbag connector.
    3. Remove the 3 screws and combination switch.
  8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE 
    NOTE: Do not disassemble the cable or apply oil to it.
  9. REMOVE UNDER COVER 

    Remove the 5 screws, 2 nuts and under cover.

  10. DISCONNECT SLIDING YOKE 
    1. Place matchmarks on the sliding yoke and control valve shaft.
      2. Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Sliding Yoke
      G01180682Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Loosen the bolt "A" and remove the bolt "B".
    3. Disconnect the sliding yoke.
  11. DISCONNECT BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING 
  12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER PAD INSERT 

    Remove the 3 bolts and instrument panel lower pad insert.

  13. DISCONNECT HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 

    Remove the 2 screws and disconnect heater to register duct.

    Fig 5: Disconnecting Heater To Register Duct
    G01180683Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen the clamp.
    2. Disconnect the connectors.
    3. Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.
  15. REMOVE SLIDING YOKE 

    Remove the bolt "A" and sliding yoke.

  16. REMOVE NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Remove the bolt and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly.

  17. REMOVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY FROM STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Disengage the secondary locking device of the connector.
    3. Release the locking lug of the terminal 1 (horn switch terminal), and pull the terminal out of the rear.
    4. Remove the transmission shift switch assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Horn Switch Terminal From Connector
    G01180684Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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