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Steering Column Assembly: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Bushing
      GTY223602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

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

    2. Install the steering post assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.
      Fig 2: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
      GTY219165Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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 post assembly.
    4. Engage the wire harness clamp to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Clamp On Power Steering ECU Assembly
      GTY176397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 4: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      GTY204901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 5: Connecting Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      GTY204900Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.

  2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      Fig 6: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      GTY204966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt.

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

  4. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      GTY204966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt.

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

  5. INSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  6. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and install the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
      Fig 8: Identifying No. 2 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Claws
      GTY204898Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Install the instrument panel sub reinforcement with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 9: Identifying Instrument Panel Sub Reinforcement Bolts
      GTY204897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
      Fig 10: Identifying Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet Clips
      GTY175710Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the floor carpet.
  9. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobiliser System) 
    1. Connect the connector to the transponder key amplifier.
      Fig 11: Locating Transponder Key Amplifier Connector
      GTY174808Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Align the transponder key amplifier with the steering column upper bracket. Tilt the amplifier slightly and slide it into position.
    3. Push the transponder key amplifier, and engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key amplifier to the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 12: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier
      GTY204968Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. 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.
      Fig 13: Identifying Clamp And Claw Location On Turn Signal Switch
      GTY244649Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
  11. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the claw and the 2 pins and install the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 14: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claw And Pins
      GTY232028Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. 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.

    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.
      Fig 15: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
      GTY244648Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 4 claws.
      Fig 16: Identifying Claws On Lower Steering Column Cover
      GTY244646Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the claw.
      Fig 17: Identifying Claw
      GTY244647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Press the area around the claw to engage it.

  13. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 13
  14. INSTALL NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 14
  15. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 15
  16. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Automatic Transaxle)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 16
  17. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 17
  18. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 18
  19. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Refer to the instructions for Installation of the front console box. Refer to INSTALLATION .

  20. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

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

  21. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  22. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 25
  23. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  See step  9
  24. INSTALL STEERING PAD  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  25. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  26. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  27. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  28. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    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.
  29. INSPECT STEERING PAD  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  30. CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT 

    Refer to CALIBRATION

  31. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

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