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Steering Column: Removal

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  1. Remove Steering Wheel Pad 
    NOTE: If the AIRBAG connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC position, DTCs will be recorded.
    1. Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
    2. Remove the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
      3. NOTE: Loosen the screw until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
      Fig 1: Locating Steering Pad Torx Screws
      G01095235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a Torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 Torx screws.
      4. WARNING:
      • When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward.
      • Never disassemble the wheel pad.
      CAUTION: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air bag wire harness.
      Fig 2: Locating Air Bag Connector & Identifying Safe Air Bag Handling Procedures
      G01095236Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pull out the wheel pad from the steering wheel and disconnect the AIRBAG connector and horn connector.
  2. Remove Steering Wheel 
    1. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
    2. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
      Fig 3: Matchmarking Steering Wheel & Main Shaft
      G01095237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, remove the wheel.

      SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010,09953-05020, 09954-05021)

    4. Disconnect the connector.
  3. Remove Upper And Lower Column Covers 

    Remove the 3 screws, upper and lower column covers.

  4. Remove Combination Switch With Spiral Cable 
    1. M/T, disconnect the 3 connectors.
    2. A/T, disconnect the 4 connectors.
    3. Disconnect the AIRBAG connector.
    4. Remove the 3 screws and combination switch.
  5. Remove Spiral Cable 
    NOTE: Do not disassemble the cable or apply oil to it.

    See HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM COMPONENTS .

  6. Remove Lower LH Finish Panel 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and disconnect the hood lock release lever from the panel.
    2. Remove the 4 panel set bolts and lower LH finish panel.
  7. Remove No. 2 Heater To Register Duct 
  8. Remove Brake Pedal Return Spring 
  9. Remove No. 2 Intermediate Shaft Assembly 
    1. Place matchmarks on the No. 2 universal joint assembly and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly.
    2. Remove the "A" bolt.
    3. Place matchmarks on the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and control valve shaft.
      Fig 4: Locating Matchmarks On No. 2 Intermediate Shaft
      G01095238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the "B" bolt.
    5. Slide the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and remove the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly.
  10. Remove Column Hole Cover No. 2 

    Remove the 3 bolts and column hole cover No. 2.

    Fig 5: Locating Column Hole Cover No. 2 Bolts
    G01095239Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. A/T: Disconnect Transmission Control Cable Assembly 

    Disconnect the cable assembly from the column shift lever assembly.

    Fig 6: Disconnecting Transmission Control Cable
    G01095240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. Remove Steering Column Assembly With No. 2 Universal Joint Assembly 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Remove the 4 steering column set nuts.
    3. Pull out the steering column assembly with No. 2 universal joint assembly.
  13. Disconnect No. 2 Universal Joint Assembly 
    1. Place matchmarks on the steering column assembly and No. 2 universal joint assembly.
      Fig 7: Identifying No. 2 Universal Joint & Steering Column Matchmarks
      G01095241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Remove the column hole cover No. 2.
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