Disassembly [08/2015 - 08/2022]: Procedure

REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Entry and Start System with Steering Lock Actuator Assembly)

Using a center punch, mark the center of the tapered-head bolt.
Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.) drill, drill a hole in the 2 bolts.

Using a screw extractor, remove the bolt and steering lock actuator assembly from steering column assembly.

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*A	w/o Smart Key System
*B	w/ Smart Key System

REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

Turn the ignition switch to ON (ACC).

Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the steering column upper bracket, as shown in the illustration, and pull the ignition switch lock cylinder out until its claw comes into contact with the stopper of the steering column upper bracket.

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*1	Claw
*2	Stopper
*a	Push
*b	Pull

NOTE:

Pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly out until its claw comes into contact with the stopper of the steering column bracket assembly upper. Otherwise, the following procedure cannot be conducted properly.

Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the steering column bracket and tilt it downward, as shown in the illustration, to disengage the claw of the ignition switch lock cylinder. Then pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

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*1	Stopper
*2	Claw
*a	Tilt
*b	Pull out
*c	Claw is disengaged
*d	Driver insertion hole

REMOVE UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

Push up the unlock warning switch center portion to disengage the 2 claws.

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HINT:

Slide the unlock warning switch in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.

REMOVE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (w/o Smart Key System)

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the 2 screws and remove the key interlock solenoid from the steering column upper bracket.

REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

Remove the 2 screws and remove the ignition switch from the steering column upper bracket.

REMOVE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID WIRE (w/o Smart Key System)
1. Remove the key interlock solenoid wire from the ignition switch.