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Disassembly [11/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the transponder key amplifier.
  2. REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System) 
    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, to insert a screw extractor.
    3. Using the screw extractor, remove the steering lock set bolt and remove the steering lock actuator assembly.
      GTY340988Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    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, to insert a screw extractor.
    3. Using the screw extractor, remove the steering lock set bolt and remove the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.
      GTY340988Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Insert the key.
    2. Remove the un-lock warning switch assembly by releasing the 2 claws.
      GTY324598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

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

  5. REMOVE KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Remove the screw and key lock solenoid from the upper steering column bracket assembly.
      GTY324599Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
    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 out until its claw comes into contact with the stopper of the upper steering column bracket assembly.
      GTY340861Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Claw
      *2 Stopper
      Push
      Pull
      NOTE:

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

    3. 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 on the ignition switch lock cylinder. Then pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
      GTY337353Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Claw
      *2 Stopper
      *a Claw disengaged
      *b Driver Insertion Hole
      Tilt
      Pull out
  7. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the ignition or starter switch assembly from the upper steering column bracket assembly.
      GTY335328Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to start operation while the ignition or starter switch assembly faces upward, and while the upper steering column bracket assembly faces downward.
      • Check the press in condition of the arrow inner part. If the inner part has loose fit, replace the upper steering column bracket assembly.
  8. REMOVE POWER STEERING MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:
    • Do not drop the power steering motor assembly, strike it with tools or subject it to impacts.
    • If the power steering motor assembly is subjected to an impact, replace it with a new one.
    • Do not pull the wire harness and tilt steering support bond cable of the power steering motor assembly.
    • Do not allow any moisture to come into contact with the power steering motor assembly.
    • Do not loosen any bolts not mentioned in the procedure.
    • Do not allow any foreign objects to contaminate the power steering motor assembly.
    1. Cut the clamp, and remove the clamp and the 3 pieces of tape from the wire harness.
      GTY342168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      When removing the clamp and the tape, be careful not to damage the wire harness.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and power steering motor assembly from the electric power steering column sub-assembly.
      GTY327569Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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