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Tilt Steering Column: Reassembly

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. INSTALL 2 ENERGY ABSORBING PLATES 
    1. Install the 2 energy absorbing plate guides and 2 energy absorbing plates.
    2. Install the 2 new energy absorbing clips.
      Fig 1: Installing Energy Absorbing Plates
      G01161876Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL COLUMN TUBE SUPPORT 
    1. Install the lower column tube attachment to the tube support.
    2. Install the column tube support with the lower column tube attachment.
    3. Install the washer and bolt.
      1. Torque: 19 N.m (190 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 
  3. INSTALL TILT LEVER RETURN SPRING 
  4. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL BRACKET 

    Install the turn signal bracket with the 2 bolts.

    1. Torque: 4 N.m (40 kgf.cm, 35 in.lbf) 
  5. INSTALL COLUMN UPPER BRACKET AND COLUMN UPPER CLAMP 
    1. Install the column upper bracket and column upper clamp with 2 new tapered- head bolts.
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
    Fig 2: Installing Column Upper Bracket And Column Upper Clamp With 2 New Tapered- Head Bolts
    G01161877Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL KEY CYLINDER LAMP ASSEMBLY AND TRANSPONDER KEY COIL 

    Install the key cylinder lamp assembly and transponder key coil with the screw.