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Removal [02/2019 - 10/2019]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  5. REMOVE BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:
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      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [02/2019 - 10/2019]

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24

  8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17

  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  11. REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

  12. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23

  13. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  14. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 10/2019] 

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  16. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
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    2. GTY929201Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hands Here
      Remove in this Direction

      While pressing the push area shown in the illustration to detach the 2 claws, slightly lower the lower steering column cover sub-assembly.

  17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER 
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    Remove in this Direction
    1. Detach the claw and separate the upper steering column cover.
    2. Detach the 2 claws and 4 clips to remove the upper steering column cover.
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  18. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:
    • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
    • Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
    1. Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
    2. Using pliers, support the band clamp while loosened.
      GTY874931Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the claw to remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
      GTY874934Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for TMC Made) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
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      *a View A
      Front
    2. Detach the 3 claws to remove the No. 1 air duct.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to deform or damage the lower heater case of the air conditioner unit assembly when removing the No. 1 air duct.

  20. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMMC Made) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
      GTY840775Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a View A
      Front
    2. Detach the 3 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to deform or damage the lower heater case of the air conditioner unit assembly when removing the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

  21. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  22. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    See step  22

  23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER 
    1. Turn back the floor carpet.
    2. Remove the clip.
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    3. Detach the 2 clips to remove the steering column hole cover.
  24. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.
      GTY874874Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      NOTE:

      Do not remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

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      *a Matchmark
    3. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.
    4. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
  25. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect each connector and disengage each wire harness clamp from the steering column assembly.
    2. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.
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