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Steering Column Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
  1. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    NOTE: Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the lower steering column cover to break.
    1. Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 4 claws.
      Fig 1: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
      G06010341Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Insert your fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw.

      HINT:

      Spread the claw to disengage it.

    3. Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into each service hole to disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Disengaging Claws
      G06010342Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 3: Removing Lower Steering Column Cover
      G06010343Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Disengage the claw and the 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.
  10. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claw And Pins
      G06010344Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
  11. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    Refer to the instructions for Removal of the upper instrument panel (See REMOVAL ).

    Fig 5: Identifying Turn Signal Switch Assembly Claw And Clamp
    G06010345Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Turn back the floor carpet, and remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.
    Fig 6: Identifying Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet Clips
    G06010346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft.
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
    Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft
    G06010347Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and instrument panel sub reinforcement.
    Fig 8: Identifying Instrument Panel Sub Reinforcement Bolts
    G06010348Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 3 air duct sub-assembly.
    Fig 9: Identifying No. 3 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Claws
    G06010349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Slide the transponder key amplifier to disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 10: Identifying Transponder Key Amplifier Claws (W/O Smart Key System)
      G06010350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the transponder key amplifier.
  17. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See STOP LIGHT SWITCH )
    Fig 11: Locating Transponder Key Amplifier Connector
    G06010351Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FE) 
    1. Separate the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.
    2. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly.
    3. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
      Fig 12: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      G06010352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed on the vehicle.
      • Do not drop or strike the steering column assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.
      Fig 13: Locating Steering Post Assembly Nuts
      G06010353Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE) 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

      HINT:

      Pull out the lock of the lock lever, disengage the claw, and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector, as shown in the illustration.

      Fig 14: Disconnecting Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      G06010354Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 15: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      G06010355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Separate the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 16: Separating Wire Harness Clamp From Power Steering ECU Assembly
      G06010356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and steering post assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed on the vehicle.
    • Do not drop or strike the steering column assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.
    Fig 17: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
    G06010353Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.
      Fig 18: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Column Assembly
      G06010358Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
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