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Installation [08/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering gear.
    2. Install the bolt.

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

  2. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Do not fold back the boot part of the steering hole cover or extend it excessively. If it is extended excessively, return it to its original position.

      GTY223441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft assembly.

      HINT: 

      Install the steering intermediate shaft to the inside of the vehicle.

      GTY954235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Matchmark
    2. Install the bolt.

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

  4. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 FENDER APRON TO FRAME SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 83 [08/2015 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 83 [08/2020 - ]

  5. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (TILT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR) 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft, steering shaft stopper and steering column.
      GTY956349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Matchmark
    2. Install the steering column with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

      GTY257685Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the bolts.

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

    4. Engage the claws to install the wire harness protector and wire harness.
  6. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2015 - ]

  7. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:
    • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
    • Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
    1. Engage the 3 claws to install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly.
      GTY956860Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Install in this direction
    2. Connect each connector to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
  8. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the 6 clips to the upper steering column cover.
      GTY957069Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 2 claws to install the upper steering column cover.
      GTY957480Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Install in this direction
  9. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

      GTY956264Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 3 screws.
      GTY957047Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2019 - ] 

  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH 
  13. CHECK FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  14. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:
  15. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2019 - ]