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Removal [09/2014 - 03/2019]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 

    Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - ]

  2. CHANGE POWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN SYSTEM SETTINGS 
    1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize settings.

      Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [09/2014 - ]

      NOTE:

      Record the current customize 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. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ]

  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    See step  3 [09/2014 - 11/2017], or see step  3 [11/2017 - ]

  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
      GTY504614Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover (lower).
      GTY519061Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disengage the 6 clips from the steering column cover (upper).
      GTY504621Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. GTY519058Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover (upper).

  7. REMOVE 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. Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
    2. Disengage the 3 claws to remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
      GTY504600Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ]

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.
      GTY504796Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
      GTY502235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Remove the brake pedal return spring from the steering column assembly and push rod pin.
    4. Disconnect each connector and disengage each wire harness clamp from the steering column assembly.
    5. Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.
      GTY504802Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Separate the steering column assembly from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
  11. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [09/2014 - 05/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 [05/2018 - 03/2019]

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen the clamp.
      GTY504596Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Loosen the bolt (A).
      GTY508517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not remove the bolt (A).

    3. Remove the bolt (B).
    4. Slide the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and power steering link assembly.
      GTY510501Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    5. Separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.
    6. Remove the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly with the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the vehicle.
  13. REMOVE STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      GTY496195Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      GTY470115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Steering Sliding Yoke Sub-assembly
      *2 No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      *a Claw

      HINT: 

      Even if the claw is broken, the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly can be reused if the claw is removed.

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