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INSTALLATION (To 8/2009): Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and steering column assembly.
      Fig 1: Align The Matchmarks
      GTY279901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
    2. Install the bolt.

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

  2. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.
      Fig 2: Check That The 2 Bushings Are Securely Installed
      GTY277985Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Bushing

      HINT: 

      If the bushings are missing or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.

    2. Install the steering post assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.
      Fig 3: Install The Steering Post Assembly With The Bolt And 2 Nuts
      GTY254863Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Bolt 

      Torque: 36 N*m (367 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 

      Nut 

      Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Engage the 2 wire harness clamps.
      Fig 4: Engage The 2 Wire Harness Clamps
      GTY254644Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the connectors and engage the wire harness clamps to the steering post assembly.
    5. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 5: Connect The Connector To The Power Steering ECU Assembly
      GTY254355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      As shown in the illustration, securely return the lock lever to its original position to connect the connector.

    6. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 6: Connect The Connector To The Power Steering ECU Assembly
      GTY254071Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and power steering link assembly.
      Fig 7: Align The Matchmarks
      GTY268917Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
    2. Install the bolt.

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

    3. Install the steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly to the steering column hole shield.
      Fig 8: Install The Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly
      GTY261897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Tighten the bolt.
  4. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  5. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using pliers, expand the clamp.
      Fig 9: Expand The Clamp
      GTY262708Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Clamp
      *2 Claw
    2. While holding the clamp expanded, install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly and engage the claw.
    3. Return the clamp to its original position.
    4. Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
  6. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the claw to install the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 10: Engage The Claw To Install The Upper Steering Column Cover
      GTY283018Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover to the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 11: Engage the 2 Claws To Install The Lower Steering Column Cover To The Upper Steering Column Cover
      GTY260035Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    2. Install the 3 screws.

      Torque: 2.0 N*m (20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf) 

    3. Engage the 4 clips and 2 guides to install the instrument panel cluster finish panel to the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 12: Engage The 4 Clips And 2 Guides To Install The Instrument Panel Cluster Finish Panel
      GTY271867Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Instrument Panel Cluster Finish Panel
  8. INSTALL BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Refer to the instructions for Installation of the brake pedal. Refer to INSTALLATION .

  9. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  10. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  See step  9
  12. INSTALL STEERING PAD 

    HINT: 

    Refer to the instructions for Installation of the steering pad. Refer to INSTALLATION .

  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  14. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  15. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the cable has been disconnected from the battery terminal for at least 2 seconds before reconnecting the cable.
    • Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
    • Reset the auto tilt away function setting to the previous condition by changing the customize parameter. Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS .
    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
  16. INSPECT STEERING PAD  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  17. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the SRS warning light. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .
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