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Disassembly [08/2016 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN BRACKET WITH SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Using a drill, drill a hole in the steering lock set bolt and insert a screw extractor.
    3. Using the screw extractor, remove the steering lock set bolt and upper steering column bracket with switch assembly.
      GTY485693Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the transponder key coil.
      GTY484597Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition or starter switch assembly from the upper steering column bracket assembly.
      GTY484598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for CVT) 
    1. Disengage the clamp and remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid from the upper steering column bracket assembly.
      GTY484594Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the solenoid wire connector from the key interlock solenoid and remove the solenoid wire.
  5. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
      GTY492773Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Push
      Pull
    2. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the upper steering column bracket assembly, as shown in the illustration, and pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.
    3. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the upper steering column bracket assembly and tilt it upward, as shown in the illustration, to disengage the claw on the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly. Then pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.
      GTY482783Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Claw
      Tilt
      Pull out
  6. REMOVE UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
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      *a Center Part

      Remove the un-lock warning switch assembly by pushing up the center part and releasing the 2 claws.

      HINT: 

      Slide the un-lock warning switch in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.

  7. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3