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Steering Column: Removal

  1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD 
    NOTE: If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.
    1. Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
    2. Remove the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
    3. Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws.

      HINT:

      Loosen the screw until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

      Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Pad
      G02931605Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pull out the wheel pad from the steering wheel and disconnect the airbag connector and horn connector.
      CAUTION:
      • When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward.
      • Never disassemble the wheel pad.
      NOTE: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air-bag wire harness.
      Fig 2: Storing Method Of Wheel Pad
      G02931606Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
    2. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
    3. Using SST, remove the wheel.

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

    4. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel
      G02931607Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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 (See  COMPONENTS  ) 
    NOTE: Do not disassemble the cable or apply oil to it.
  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.
    4. Remove the "B" bolt.
    5. Slide the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and remove the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly.
      Fig 4: Removing Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      G02931608Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER NO. 2 

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

    Fig 5: Removing Column Hole Cover No.2
    G02931609Courtesy 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 Assembly
    G02931610Courtesy 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.
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Remove the column hole cover No. 2.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting No.2 Universal Joint Assembly
      G02931611Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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