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Steering Column Assembly: Installation: Installation

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  1. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Column Assembly
      GTY204969Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt.
      Fig 2: Identifying No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly Bolt
      GTY204970Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  2. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FE) 
    1. Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Collar And Bushing
      GTY203764Courtesy 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 4: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
      GTY167199Courtesy 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 column assembly.
    4. Connect the 2 connectors to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 5: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      GTY182687Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the wire harness clamp to the power steering ECU assembly.
  3. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE) 
    1. Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.
      Fig 6: Identifying Collar And Bushing
      GTY203764Courtesy 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 7: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
      GTY167199Courtesy 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 column assembly.
    4. Engage the wire harness clamp to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 8: 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 9: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      GTY204901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 10: 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.

  4. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  5. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      Fig 11: 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) 

  6. INSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  7. INSTALL NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and install the No. 3 air duct sub-assembly.
      Fig 12: Identifying No. 3 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Claws
      GTY204898Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Install the instrument panel sub reinforcement with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 13: Identifying Instrument Panel Sub Reinforcement Bolts
      GTY204897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
      Fig 14: Identifying Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet Clips
      GTY175710Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the floor carpet.
  10. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Connect the connector to the transponder key amplifier.
      Fig 15: 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 16: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier To Steering Column Upper Bracket
      GTY204968Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION

  12. 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 17: Identifying Turn Signal Switch Assembly Claw And Clamp
      GTY205158Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
  13. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the claw and the 2 pins, and install the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 18: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claw And Pins
      GTY205157Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. 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 19: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
      GTY205160Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 4 claws.
      Fig 20: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
      GTY168745Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the claw.
      Fig 21: Identifying Claw
      GTY168194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Press the area around the claw to engage it.

  15. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  16. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  17. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 7
  18. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  See step  9
  19. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  20. INSTALL STEERING PAD 

    Refer to INSTALLATION

  21. REGISTER ECU CODE 
    NOTE:

    When replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, perform initialization. Refer to REGISTRATION .

  22. CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT (for 2AZ-FE) 

    Refer to CALIBRATION

  23. CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT (for 2ZR-FE) 

    Refer to CALIBRATION

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