Steering Column: Installation

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Connect No. 2 universal joint assembly .
1. Insert the column hole cover No. 2.
2. Align the matchmarks on the column assembly and No. 2 universal joint assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying No. 2 Universal Joint & Steering Column Matchmarks
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3. Install the bolt.
  Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf)
Install steering column assembly with No. 2 universal joint assembly .
1. Install the column assembly with No. 2 universal joint assembly.
2. Install the 4 steering column set nuts.
  Torque: 26 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
3. Connect the connectors.
A/T: Connect transmission control cable assembly .
Connect the cable assembly to the shift lever assembly.
Install column hole cover No. 2 .
Install the column hole cover No. 2 to body with the 3 bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Column Hole Cover No. 2 Bolts
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Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 ft.lbf)
Install No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly .
1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 universal joint assembly and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Bolts A, B & Matchmarks On No. 2 Intermediate Shaft Assembly & Universal Joint
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2. Align the matchmarks on the control valve shaft and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly.
3. Install the "A" and "B" bolts.
  Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf)
Install brake pedal return spring .
Install No. 2 heater to register duct .
Install lower LH finish panel .
1. Install the lower LH finish panel with the 4 bolts.
2. Connect the hood lock release lever with the 2 screws.
Install spiral cable . See HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
Install combination switch with spiral cable .
1. Install the combination switch with the 3 screws.
2. Connect the AIRBAG connector.
3. M/T:
  Connect the 3 connectors.
4. A/T:
  Connect the 4 connectors.
Install upper and lower column covers . Install the upper and lower column covers with the 3 screws.
Center spiral cable .
1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
2. Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn the cable.
3. Then rotate the cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to align the mark.
  NOTE: The cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right of the center.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Spiral Cable Matchmarks
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Install steering wheel .
1. Align the matchmarks on the wheel and main shaft.
2. Install the wheel set nut.
  Torque: 50 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf)
3. Connect the connector.
Install steering wheel pad .
NOTE:
- Never use AIRBAG parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new ones.
- Make sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified torque.
- If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the wheel pad with a new one.
- When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wiring does not interfere with other parts and are not pinched between other parts.
- When installing the Torx screws, take care that any scratches on the other parts (ex. cruise control switch, lower cover) are not made with the Torx socket wrench.
1. Connect the AIRBAG connector and horn connector.
2. Install the wheel pad after confirming that the circumference groove of the Torx screw is caught on the screw case.
3. Using a Torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws holding down the upper surface of the wheel pad properly to prevent the wheel pad floating up.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Steering Pad Torx Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Torque: 8.8 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in.lbf)
4. Install the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
Check steering wheel center point .