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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 the steering column (see AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING 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 prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  3. REMOVE STEERING PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut and place matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering column.
      Fig 1: Placing Matchmarks On Steering Wheel
      G06003634Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.

      SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021) 

      NOTE: Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.
  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    NOTE: Failure to follow the correct removal procedure may damage the claws.
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel
    G06003635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Release the tilt lever.
    2. Press the both sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws.
      Fig 3: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
      G06003636Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Insert your finger through the tilt lever opening in the lower steering column cover and disengage the claw.
    4. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.
      Fig 4: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
      G06003637Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 5: Pulling Lower Steering Column Cover
      G06003638Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      The claws can be disengaged by pushing the lower steering column cover toward the front of the vehicle while pulling the upper steering column cover.

    5. Disengage the 3 claws, 4 clips, and 2 pins and separate the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 6: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claws, Clips, And Pins
      G06003639Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect all connectors from the turn signal switch with spiral cable.
      Fig 7: Identifying Spiral Cable Connector And Claw
      G06003640Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the clamp shown in the illustration and remove the combination switch from the steering column.
  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the instrument panel (see REMOVAL ).
      Fig 8: Identifying Combination Switch Clamp
      G06003641Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. DISCONNECT POWER STEERING ECU 
    1. Detach the power steering motor wire harness and torque sensor wire harness clamps from the power steering ECU side.
    2. Disconnect the 2 steering column connectors from the power steering ECU.
  10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL  (See DISASSEMBLY )
    Fig 9: Locating Power Steering Column Connectors
    G06003642Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Turn back the floor carpet, remove the 2 clips and remove the column hole cover silencer sheet.
      Fig 10: Locating Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet Clips
      G05585160Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering gear.
    2. Remove bolt A and detach the steering assembly from the steering gear.
    3. Place matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering column.
    4. Remove bolt B and detach the steering intermediate shaft shaft from the steering column.
      Fig 11: Placing Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft
      G06003644Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the brake pedal support (see REMOVAL ).
  14. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect all connectors and detach all wire harness clamps from the steering column.
    2. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and remove the steering column from the instrument panel reinforcement.
      Fig 12: Locating Brake Pedal Support Bolts And Nuts
      G06003645Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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