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Removal [08/2015 - 08/2019]: Procedure

  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2015 - ] ).

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter (Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).
      NOTE:

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      HINT: 

      Performing the above operation causes the auto tilt away function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
    3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

      NOTE:

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH 
  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2019] ).
  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
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    2. Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering column lower cover.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

  7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera) 
    1. Detach the 4 clips.
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    2. Detach the claw and remove the steering column upper cover.
  8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera) 
    1. Detach the 4 clips.
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    2. Detach the claw and connector, and disconnect remove the steering column upper cover.
  9. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch with spiral cable.
    2. Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Then remove the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
      GTY257683Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the instrument lower panel airbag assembly (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ] ).
  11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (TILT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR) 
    1. Detach the claws and remove the wire harness protector and wire harness.
    2. Put matchmarks on the steering actuator and steering column.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
    3. Remove the bolt.
    4. Remove the 4 nuts, steering column and steering shaft stopper.
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  12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FENDER APRON TO FRAME SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  13. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
      GTY659342Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
  14. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and steering column hole cover from the vehicle.
      GTY223441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering gear.
      GTY625702Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
    2. Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
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