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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: Remove/Install 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 
    1. Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.
      Fig 3: 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 4: Remove/Install Steering Post Assembly With Fasteners
      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 5: View Of 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 6: View Of Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
      GTY204901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 7: 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.

  3. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  4. 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 8: 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. 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 9: 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. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and install the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
      Fig 10: View Of No. 2 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 11: Remove/Install 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 12: Remove/Install Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet Clips
      GTY175710Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the floor carpet.
  10. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobilizer System) 
    1. Connect the connector to the transponder key amplifier.
      Fig 13: View Of 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 14: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier To Steering Column Upper Bracket
      GTY204968Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. 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 15: View Of 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.
  12. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the claw and the 2 pins and install the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 16: View Of Upper Steering Column Cover Claw And Pins
      GTY232028Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. 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 17: View Of Lower Steering Column Cover Claws
      GTY244648Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 4 claws.
      Fig 18: View Of Claws On Lower Steering Column Cover
      GTY244646Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the claw.
      Fig 19: Engaging Lower Steering Column Cover Claw
      GTY244647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Press the area around the claw to engage it.

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

    HINT: 

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

  21. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

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

  22. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  23. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 23
  24. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  See step  9
  25. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  26. INSTALL STEERING PAD 

    HINT: 

    Refer to the instructions for Installation of the steering pad. Refer to INSTALLATION .

  27. CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT 

    Refer to CALIBRATION

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