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Steering Column Assembly: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

  1. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the cable has been disconnected from the battery terminal for at least 2 seconds before reconnecting the cable.
    • Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  See step  6
  7. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

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

  8. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Refer to the instructions for Removal of the front console box. Refer to REMOVAL .

  9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 36
  10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 37
  11. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 38
  12. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Automatic Transaxle)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 39
  13. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 40
  14. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 41
  15. 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 Claws On Lower Steering Column Cover
      GTY244646Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw.
      Fig 2: Disengaging Claw
      GTY226554Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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 3: Removing Lower Steering Column Cover
      GTY234864Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Disengage the claw and the 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 4: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claw And Pins
      GTY212885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with the spiral cable sub-assembly.
    2. Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the turn signal switch assembly with the spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
      Fig 5: Identifying Clamp And Claw Location On Turn Signal Switch
      GTY244649Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. 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
      GTY175710Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft.
      Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      GTY204966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
  20. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 8: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      GTY204966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.
  21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and instrument panel sub reinforcement.
      Fig 9: Identifying Instrument Panel Sub Reinforcement Bolts
      GTY204897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
      Fig 10: Identifying No. 2 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Claws
      GTY204898Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobiliser System) 
    1. Slide the transponder key amplifier to disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 11: Sliding Transponder Key Amplifier
      GTY204967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the transponder key amplifier.
      Fig 12: Locating Transponder Key Amplifier Connector
      GTY174808Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  25. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 13: Disconnecting Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      GTY204899Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

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

    2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 14: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      GTY204901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Separate the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 15: Identifying Wire Harness Clamp On Power Steering ECU Assembly
      GTY176397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and steering post assembly.
      Fig 16: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
      GTY219165Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
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