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Steering Column Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Column Assembly
      G06010385Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt.

    Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 2: Identifying No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly Bolt
    G06010386Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FE) 
    1. Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.

      HINT:

      If the bushings are missing or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.

      Fig 3: Identifying Collar And Bushing
      G06010387Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the steering post assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the 2 bushings.
      • Do not line up the bolt hole by prying on the collar or bushings. Only install the bolt in straight, without applying any force to the bushings.
    3. Connect the connectors and engage the wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.
      Fig 4: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
      G06010353Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the 2 connectors to the power steering ECU assembly.
    5. Install the wire harness clamp to the power steering ECU assembly.
    Fig 5: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
    G06010352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE) 
    1. Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.

      HINT:

      If the bushings are missing or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.

      Fig 6: Identifying Collar And Bushing
      G06010387Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the steering post assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the 2 bushings.
      • Do not line up the bolt hole by prying on the collar or bushings. Only install the bolt in straight, without applying any force to the bushings.
    3. Connect the connectors and engage the wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.
      Fig 7: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
      G06010353Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Engage the wire harness clamp to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 8: Engaging Wire Harness Clamp From Power Steering ECU Assembly
      G06010356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 9: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      G06010393Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.

    HINT:

    Return the lock lever to the original position, engage the claw, and push in the lock of the lock lever, as shown in the illustration.

  4. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
    Fig 10: Connecting Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
    G06010394Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
    2. Install the bolt.

    Torque: 35 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) 

  6. INSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See INSPECTION )
    Fig 11: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
    G06010395Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and install the No. 3 air duct sub-assembly.
    Fig 12: Identifying No. 3 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Claws
    G06010349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Install the instrument panel sub reinforcement with the 2 bolts.
    Fig 13: Identifying Instrument Panel Sub Reinforcement Bolts
    G06010348Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
    2. Install the floor carpet.
    Fig 14: Identifying Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet Clips
    G06010346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Connect the connector to the transponder key amplifier.
    2. Align the transponder key amplifier with the steering column upper bracket. Tilt the amplifier slightly and slide it into position.
      Fig 15: Locating Transponder Key Amplifier Connector
      G06010351Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Push the transponder key amplifier, and engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key amplifier to the steering column upper bracket.
  11. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    Refer to the instructions for Installation of the upper instrument panel (See INSTALLATION ).

    Fig 16: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier To Steering Column Upper Bracket
    G06010400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using pliers, engage the claw. Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly.
    2. Install the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
    Fig 17: Identifying Turn Signal Switch Assembly Claw And Clamp
    G06010345Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the claw and the 2 pins, and install the upper steering column cover.
  14. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    NOTE: If the lower steering column cover is installed in the incorrect order, it will not be possible to assemble the lower steering column cover.
    Fig 18: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claw And Pins
    G06010402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
      Fig 19: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
      G06010403Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 4 claws.
      Fig 20: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
      G06010341Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the claw.

    HINT:

    Press the area around the claw to engage it.

  15. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  17. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 21: Identifying Claw
    G06010405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  23. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  24. INSPECT STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. REGISTER ECU CODE 
    NOTE: When replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, perform initialization (See REGISTRATION ).
  26. CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT (for 2AZ-FE) 

    HINT:

    See CALIBRATION .

  27. CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT (for 2ZR-FE) 

    HINT:

    See CALIBRATION .

  28. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

HINT:

See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .

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