Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 .

PRECAUTION
Refer to PRECAUTION
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
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:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 20
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH LOWER PANEL LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR BAG ASSEMBLY LOWER NO. 1 . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 2 . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 3 . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly And Main Shaft Assembly With SST
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2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and main shaft assembly.
3. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
  - SST: 09950-50013
    - 09951-05010
    - 09952-05010
    - 09953-05020
    - 09954-05021
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 2: View Of Steering Column Lower Cover Claws And Screws
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2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the steering column cover LWR.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Disengage the claw and remove the steering column cover.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Claw On Steering Column Cover
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REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly w/ spiral cable sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Turn Signal Switch Assembly And Clamp
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2. Remove the clamp and the turn signal switch assembly w/ spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
REMOVE AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY NO. 1
1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the air duct sub-assembly No. 1.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Claws On Air Duct Sub-Assembly No. 1
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SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Putting Matchmarks On The Intermediate Shaft Assembly
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2. Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Refer to REMOVAL
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Steering Column Assembly Bolt/Nuts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.
REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt, and then slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly No. 2.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Intermediate Shaft Assembly Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
2. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and power steering gear assembly.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Power Steering Gear Assembly
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3. Separate the intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering gear assembly.
4. Remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.
  
  Fig 10: View Of Steering Column Hole Shield And Clamp
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
  
  Fig 11: Remove/Install Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
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REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER
1. Remove the nut, 2 bolts and steering column hole cover sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Steering Column Hole Cover And Fasteners
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2. Remove the steering column hole cover.