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Steering Column Assembly: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (TILT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR) 
    1. Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.
      Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Nuts
      GTY111157Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 26 N*m (260 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Connect the connectors and wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.
  2. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the clamp to the steering column hole cover.
      Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Hole Shield Clamp
      GTY144143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column.
      Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks Location
      GTY149312Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the bolt.

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

    4. Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft
      GTY110020Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering link.
    6. Install the bolt.

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

  3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 5: Locating Bolt And Air Duct
    GTY137962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the air duct.
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 9.8 N*m (100 kgf*cm, 87 in.*lbf) 

    3. Fig 6: Identifying Wiring Harness Protector Claws
      GTY111090Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Attach the 2 claws and install the wiring harness protector.
  5. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 27
  6. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  7. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 24
  8. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 8
  9. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOLDING  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 28
  10. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 29
  11. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 26
  12. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly with the clamp.
      Fig 7: Identifying Clamp At Rear Of Turn Signal Switch With Spiral Cable
      GTY274725Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
  13. INSTALL TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH 
    1. Attach the claw to install the switch.
      Fig 8: Identifying Tilt And Telescopic Switch Connector With Claw
      GTY123352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the switch connector.
  14. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera) 
    1. Attach the claw to install the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 9: Identifying Clips On Steering Column Cover Lower
      GTY143589Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Attach the 4 clips to install the upper steering column cover onto the instrument cluster finish panel.
    3. Attach the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
      Fig 10: Identifying Steering Column Cover Lower Screws And Claws (W/O Driver Monitor Camera)
      GTY111155Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    4. Install the 3 screws.

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

  15. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera) 
    1. Connect the driver monitor connector.
    2. Attach the claw to install the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 11: Identifying Clips On Steering Column Cover Upper
      GTY110600Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Attach the 4 clips to install the upper steering column cover onto the instrument cluster finish panel.
    4. Attach the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
      Fig 12: Identifying Steering Column Cover Lower Screws And Claws (W/ Driver Monitor Camera)
      GTY129956Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    5. Install the 3 screws.

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

  16. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft assembly.
      Fig 13: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Wheel Assembly And Steering Main Shaft Assembly
      GTY110999Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.

      Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) 

  18. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  19. INSPECT STEERING PAD 
    1. Inspect the steering pad. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
  20. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  21. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  22. INSTALL SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  23. CHECK FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  24. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS 

    Torque: 140 N*m (1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf) 

  25. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:
    • 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 .
  26. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION
  27. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 16
  28. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 17
  29. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the SRS warning light. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .