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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: Identifying Ignition Starter Switch Screws
      G05001843Courtesy 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: Locating Key Inter Lock Solenoid Screws
      G05001842Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the un-lock warning switch assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Claw On Unlock Warning Switch Assembly
      G05001847Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect terminals 3 and 4 of the un-lock warning switch assembly connector.
    3. Engage the secondary locking device.
    4. Connect the un-lock warning switch assembly connector to the ignition or starter switch assembly.
      Fig 4: Engaging Secondary Locking Device
      G05001848Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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: Identifying Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly Position
      G05406933Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Check that the steering lock mechanism is activated when the key is removed.
      Fig 6: Identifying Steering Lock Position
      G05001850Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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: Identifying Steering Lock ACC Position
      G05001851Courtesy 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: Identifying Tapered-Head Bolts
      G05406936Courtesy 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: Identifying Transponder Key Amplifier With Installation Position
      G05406937Courtesy 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: Identifying Tapered-Head Bolts
      G05001854Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002