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Installation [09/2019 - 10/2020]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL STEERING SLIDING WITH SHAFT YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. w/o VGRS:
      1. Connect the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly to the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
        GTY830857Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Matchmark
        NOTE:

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

      2. Temporarily install the bolt.
    2. w/ VGRS:
      1. Connect the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly to the steering actuator assembly.
        GTY807217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Matchmark
        NOTE:

        Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding with shaft yoke sub-assembly and steering actuator assembly.

      2. Temporarily install the bolt.
  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (w/o VGRS for 2WD) 
    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.

      GTY813317Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Using a SST and 12 mm union nut wrench, Install the bolt.
      • SST: 09961-00950 

      Specified tightening torque 

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

      GTY818803Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      HINT: 

      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2017 - 10/2020]

      • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 20 mm (0.787 in.)) + SST (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.906 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.087 in.)): 18.2 N*m (186 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
    3. Tighten the clamp.
  4. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD) 
    1. Install the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
      NOTE:

      Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.

      GTY799032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Install the bolt.

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

      GTY822116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Tighten the clamp.
  5. INSTALL STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ VGRS) 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2017 - 10/2023]

  6. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. w/o VGRS for 2WD:
      1. Install the steering column assembly to the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
        NOTE:

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

        GTY969046Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Matchmark
    2. For AWD:
      GTY787612Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      1. Install the steering column assembly to the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
        NOTE:

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

    3. w/ VGRS:
      1. Install the steering column assembly to the steering actuator assembly.
        NOTE:

        Align the matchmarks on the steering column assembly and steering actuator assembly.

        GTY791158Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Matchmark
    4. Install the steering column assembly with the 2 nuts and bolt.

      Nut 

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

      bolt 

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

      GTY825132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. w/o VGRS for 2WD:
      1. Install the bolt.

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

        GTY968661Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. For AWD:
      1. Install the bolt.

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

        GTY799017Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. w/ VGRS:
      1. Install the bolt.

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

        GTY799018Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Connect each connector and engage each wire harness clamp to the steering column assembly.
    9. Tighten the bolt.

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

      GTY836802Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 186

  8. INSTALL TRANSMISSION UNDER COVER (for 2WD) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 187

  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH (for AWD) 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2017 - 10/2023]

  10. INSTALL NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
    1. Install the No. 1 heater to register duct with the 2 screws.
      GTY821650Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Insert the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to install it with the 2 bolts.

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

      GTY824759Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Install in this Direction
  12. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2017 - 10/2020]

  13. 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.
      GTY798957Courtesy 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.
      GTY829038Courtesy 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.
  14. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the claw to install the upper steering column cover.
      GTY789419Courtesy 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.
      GTY799418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Install in this Direction
  15. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Insert the lower steering column cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch and felt.

      GTY831825Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Felt
      Install in this Direction
    2. Engage the 2 claws.
    3. Engage the claw to install the lower steering column cover to the upper steering column cover.
      GTY800448Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Felt
      Install in this Direction
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the felt.

    4. Install the 3 screws.
  16. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  17. INSPECT AND ADJUST SPIRAL WITH SENSOR CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  18. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2017 - 10/2023] 

  19. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  20. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2017 - 10/2020]

  21. 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 [12/2017 - ]

  22. PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION (w/ VGRS) 

    Refer to CALIBRATION [12/2017 - 10/2023]

  23. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2018 - 10/2020]

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