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Reassembly [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL POWER STEERING MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply grease to the spline part of the electric power steering column sub-assembly.
    2. Install a new O-ring to the power steering motor assembly.
    3. Install the power steering motor assembly with the new 2 bolts.
      GTY373871Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Place new heat resistant tape.
      NOTE:

      As heat from the power steering motor assembly may generate smoke, use heat resistant tape (resistant to 100°C (212°F) or higher).

  2. INSTALL POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  3. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
      GTY364954Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly into the upper steering column bracket assembly.
    3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely fixed onto the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.
  4. INSTALL UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch assembly onto the upper steering column bracket assembly.

      HINT: 

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

      GTY343437Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID 
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    1. Install the key interlock solenoid onto the upper steering column bracket assembly with the screw.
  6. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  7. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY COIL (w/o Smart Key System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  8. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System) 

    HINT: 

    When replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, perform the key registration (Refer to REGISTRATION [12/2012 - ] ).

    1. Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly with 2 new tapered-head bolt.
      NOTE:

      Be sure to use a new tapered-head bolt.

    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt head breaks off.
      GTY363870Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Tighten the nuts in the order shown in the illustration.

  9. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 

    HINT: 

    Refer to "INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Entry and Start System)"