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Steering Column Assembly: Removal

  1. PRECAUTION 
    1. Precaution (see PRECAUTION (2006/02-2006/07) ).
  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  4. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 2 COVER LOWER  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 3 COVER LOWER  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE STEERING PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
    3. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.

      SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05011) 

      Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel
      G05297540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
    2. Detach the 2 claws to remove the steering column cover lower.
      NOTE: Do not damage the tilt & telescopic switch.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Cover Lower Claws
      G05297541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the 4 clips.
    4. Detach the claw to remove the steering column cover upper.
      Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Cover Upper Claw And Clips
      G05297542Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and pull out the tilt and telescopic switch.
      NOTE: Pushing on the claw too hard will break the claw.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 4: Identifying Tilt And Telescopic Switch Claw
      G05297564Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the clamp and turn signal switch with spiral cable from the steering column.
      Fig 5: Locating Turn Signal Switch Clamp
      G05297544Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct.
  21. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen bolt (A) and remove bolt (B), then slide the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.

      HINT:

      • Do not remove bolt (A).
      • Do not disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft from the power steering link.
        Fig 6: Locating No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt (A) And Bolt (B)
        G05297649Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and the power steering link.
      Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Sliding Yoke And Power Steering Link
      G05306371Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Separate the steering sliding yoke from the power steering link.
    4. Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
      Fig 8: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Sliding Yoke Sub-Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly No.2
      G05297547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the bolt and the steering sliding yoke from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
  22. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
    2. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps.
      Fig 9: Locating No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
      G05297550Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 4 nuts and steering column from the instrument panel reinforcement.
      Fig 10: Locating Steering Column Nuts
      G05297551Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.
    2. Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
      Fig 11: Locating Steering Column Hole Shield Clamp
      G05297552Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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