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Installation [07/2020 - 05/2023]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY830857Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark

      Connect the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly to the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

      NOTE:

      Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

    2. Temporarily install the bolt.
  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
      NOTE:

      Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

      GTY829386Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35.3 N.m (360 kgf/cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

      GTY796604Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Tighten the clamp.
  4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering column assembly to the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      GTY819157Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      NOTE:

      Align the matchmarks on the steering column assembly and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.

    2. Install the steering column assembly with the 2 nuts and bolt.

      for bolt 

      Torque: 20 N.m (204 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

      for nut 

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

    3. Install the bolt.
      GTY789008Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 35.3 N.m (360 kgf/cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

    4. Connect each connector and engage each wire harness clamp to the steering column assembly.
    5. Tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 35.3 N.m (360 kgf/cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

      GTY796591Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 138

  6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 139

  7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 140

  8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

  9. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

  10. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 143

  11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [07/2020 - 05/2023]

  12. INSTALL HEATER TO CENTER REGISTER SUB DUCT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [07/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2022 - 05/2023]

  13. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [07/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2022 - 05/2023]

  14. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [07/2020 - 05/2023]

  15. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:
    • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).
    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).
    • Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
    1. Using pliers, support the band clamp while loosened and set the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
      GTY780346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the claw to install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY955319Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Install in this Direction
    3. Tighten the band clamp.
    4. Connect each connector to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
  16. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the claw to install the upper steering column cover.
      GTY955247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Install in this Direction
    2. Attach the guides and claws in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
      GTY787656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Install in this Direction
  17. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Insert the lower steering column cover sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

      GTY955260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Install in this Direction
    2. Engage the 2 claws.
    3. Engage the claw to install the lower steering column cover sub-assembly to the upper steering column cover.
      GTY804702Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Install in this Direction
    4. Install the 3 screws.
  18. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  19. INSPECT AND ADJUST SPIRAL WITH SENSOR CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  20. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    See step  7

  21. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  22. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [07/2020 - 05/2023]

  23. CUSTOMIZE POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM 
    1. Reset the auto tilt away function setting to the previous condition by changing the customize parameter.

      Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [07/2020 - ]

  24. ADJUST PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM 

    Refer to CALIBRATION [07/2020 - 05/2023]