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Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column upper w/ switch bracket assembly with the 2 screws.
      Fig 1: Installing Ignition Or Starter Switch Assembly
      G04375662Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID 
    1. Install the key inter lock solenoid to the steering column upper w/ switch bracket assembly with the 2 screws.
      Fig 2: Installing Key Inter Lock Solenoid
      G04375663Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the unlock warning switch assembly.
      Fig 3: Installing Unlock Warning Switch Assembly
      G04375664Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect terminals 3 and 4 of the unlock warning switch assembly connector.
      Fig 4: Connecting Terminals 3 And 4 Of Unlock Warning Switch Assembly Connector
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    3. Engage the secondary locking device.
    4. Connect the unlock warning switch assembly connector to the ignition or starter switch assembly.
  4. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Make sure the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in the ACC position.
    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.
    3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.
      Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly
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  5. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Check that the steering lock mechanism is activated when the key is removed.
      Fig 6: Inspecting Steering Lock Operation
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    2. Check that the steering lock mechanism is deactivated when the key is inserted and turned to the ACC position.

      HINT:

      If there is any abnormality, replace the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.

      Fig 7: Checking Steering Lock Mechanism
      G04375668Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the steering column upper w/switch bracket assembly with 2 new tapered-head bolts.
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
      Fig 8: Installing Steering Column Upper With Switch Bracket Assembly
      G04375669Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER 
    1. Align the transponder key amplifier with the installation position of the upper bracket with the amplifier inclined.
    2. Push the transponder key amplifier up and install it to the upper bracket.
      NOTE: Do not push the amplifier up with excessive force.
      Fig 9: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier
      G04375670Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly with 2 new tapered-head bolts.
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
      Fig 10: Installing Steering Lock Actuator Assembly
      G04375671Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002