Steering Column Assembly: Removal: Removal

ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING PAD
Refer to REMOVAL
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY See step 3
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 35
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 Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
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2. Insert your fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw.
  
  Fig 2: Disengaging Claws
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  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
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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
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REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with 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 spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Turn Signal Switch Assembly Claw And Clamp
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REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL
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
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SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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
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2. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT
1. Remove the 2 bolts and instrument panel sub reinforcement.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Instrument Panel Sub Reinforcement Bolts
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REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 3 air duct sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying No. 3 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Claws
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REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System)
1. Slide the transponder key amplifier to disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 10: Sliding Transponder Key Amplifier
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2. Disconnect the connector and remove the transponder key amplifier.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Transponder Key Amplifier Connector
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REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FE)
1. Separate the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
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2. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly.
3. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
4. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.
  
  Fig 13: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
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  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.
REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE)
1. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
  
  Fig 14: Disconnecting Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
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  HINT:
  
  Pull out the lock of the lock lever, disengage the claw, and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector, as shown in the illustration.
2. Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
  
  Fig 15: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
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3. Separate the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Wire Harness Clamp On Power Steering ECU Assembly
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4. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and steering post assembly.
  
  Fig 17: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
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  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.
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 18: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Column Assembly
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2. Remove the bolt and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 19: Identifying No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly Bolt
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