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Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

  1. INSTALL MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU 
    1. Install the multiplex ECU with the 2 screws.
    2. Connect the connector.
      Fig 1: Locating Multiplex Tilt And Telescopic ECU Screws
      G05291681Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL TILT STEERING SLIDER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install 2 new plates and 4 bushes to the tilt steering slider as shown in the illumination.

      HINT:

      Install the bushings with their cuts facing downward.

      Fig 2: Locating Tilt Steering Slider Sub-Assembly Plates And Bushes
      G05291682Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a hexagon wrench, install the tilt steering slider with the 2 washers and 4 bolts.

      Torque: 23 N*m (230 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      • When replacing a tilt steering slider with new one, apply grease on the removed tilt steering slider to the shaft of the new tilt steering slider.
      • Install the tilt steering slider with the bolt portion of the tilt slider faced downward.
      • Do not allow grease to contact the thread part of the bolt. This will prevent the bolt from slipping.
        Fig 3: Locating Tilt Steering Slider Washers And Bolts
        G05291683Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the ignition switch with the 2 screws.
  4. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER 
    1. Install the transponder key amplifier with the screw.
      Fig 4: Locating Transponder Key Amplifier Screw
      G05291684Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID 
    1. Install the key interlock solenoid (with key unlock warning switch) with the 2 screws.
      Fig 5: Locating Key Interlock Solenoid Screws
      G05291685Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL KEY CYLINDER 
    1. Make sure the ignition switch is on ACC.
    2. Install the key cylinder.
  7. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.
      Fig 6: Checking Steering Lock Mechanism
      G05291686Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY COIL 
    1. Install the transponder key coil and key cylinder light with the screw.
    2. Connect the connector.
      Fig 7: Locating Transponder Key Coil And Key Cylinder Light Screw
      G05291687Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the ignition protector with the 2 screws.
      Fig 8: Locating Ignition Protector Screws
      G05291688Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER 
    1. Install the column upper bracket with 2 new tapered-head bolts.
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
      Fig 9: Locating Steering Column Bracket Assembly Upper Bolt
      G05291689Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and main shaft.
    2. Install the steering intermediate shaft to the main shaft with the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 10: Aligning Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft And Main Shaft
      G05291690Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002