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Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column upper w/ switch bracket assembly with the 2 screws.
      Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Starter Switch Screws
      GTY201664Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID 
    1. Install the key inter lock solenoid to the steering column upper w/ switch bracket assembly with the 2 screws.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Upper w/ Switch Bracket Assembly Screws
      GTY182803Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the un-lock warning switch assembly.
      Fig 3: Locating Un-Lock Warning Switch Assembly Claws
      GTY189787Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect terminals 3 and 4 of the un-lock warning switch assembly connector.
      Fig 4: Engaging Secondary Locking Device
      GTY189603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the secondary locking device.
    4. Connect the un-lock warning switch assembly connector to the ignition or starter switch assembly.
  4. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Make sure the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in the ACC position.
      Fig 5: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly
      GTY209619Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.
    3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.
  5. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Check that the steering lock mechanism is activated when the key is removed.
      Fig 6: Checking Steering Lock Mechanism (Lock Position)
      GTY170274Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check that the steering lock mechanism is deactivated when the key is inserted and turned to the ACC position.
      Fig 7: Checking Steering Lock Mechanism (ACC Position)
      GTY201614Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      If there is any abnormality, replace the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.

  6. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the steering column upper w/ switch bracket assembly with 2 new tapered-head bolts.
      Fig 8: Identifying Steering Column Upper With Switch Bracket Assembly Tapered-Head Bolts
      GTY201615Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
  7. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER 
    1. Align the transponder key amplifier with the installation position of the upper bracket with the amplifier inclined.
      Fig 9: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier
      GTY182976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Push the transponder key amplifier up and install it to the upper bracket.
      NOTE:

      Do not push the amplifier up with excessive force.

  8. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly with 2 new tapered-head bolts.
      Fig 10: Identifying Steering Lock Actuator Assembly With Tapered-Head Bolts
      GTY170504Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.