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Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the ignition switch onto the steering column bracket upper.
      Fig 1: Installing Ignition Or Starter Switch Assembly
      G04489716Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID 
    1. for Automatic Transaxle:
      1. Install the key interlock solenoid onto the steering column bracket upper with the 2 screws.
        Fig 2: Installing Key Interlock Solenoid
        G04489717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch onto the steering column bracket upper.

      HINT:

      Slide the unlock warning switch in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to install it.

      Fig 3: Installing Unlock Warning Switch
      G04489718Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (ACC).
    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder into the steering column bracket upper.
    3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder is securely fixed onto the ignition switch lock cylinder.
      Fig 4: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder
      G04489719Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Remove the key and check that the steering lock function is activated.
      Fig 5: Inspecting Steering Lock (1 Of 2)
      G04489720Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Insert the key, turn the ignition switch ON (ACC) and check that the steering lock function is deactivated.
      Fig 6: Inspecting Steering Lock (2 Of 2)
      G04489721Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER W/SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY 
    1. Fix the steering column assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
    2. Install the steering column upper with switch bracket and steering column clamp upper with new steering lock set bolt, and then tighten the bolts until their heads come off.
      Fig 7: Tightening Steering Lock Set Bolt (Until Their Heads Come Off)
      G04489722Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER 
    1. Attach the 2 claws and install the transponder key amplifier onto the steering column upper with the switch bracket.
      Fig 8: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier
      G04489723Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002