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Disassembly [01/2019 - 09/2022]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN BRACKET WITH SWITCH 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 2 steering lock set bolts and insert a screw extractor.
    3. Using the screw extractor, remove the 2 steering lock set bolts, upper steering column clamp and upper steering column bracket with switch assembly.
      GTY846262Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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 SST, strike a punch mark for drilling in the center of the steering lock set bolt.
      GTY864405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09622-00010 
      NOTE:

      When striking the punch mark, in order to prevent impact force from being applied to the steering lock actuator assembly, do not use a normal center punch.

    3. Using a drill, drill a hole in the 2 steering lock set bolts and insert a screw extractor.
    4. Using the screw extractor, remove the 2 steering lock set bolts, upper steering column clamp and steering lock actuator assembly.
      GTY872851Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [03/2019 - 09/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [09/2019 - 09/2022]

  4. REMOVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR SHAFT DAMPER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [03/2019 - 09/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [09/2019 - 09/2022]

  5. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
      GTY745319Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a LOCK
      *b ACC
      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 out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.
  6. REMOVE UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Remove the un-lock warning switch assembly by pushing up the center part and releasing the 2 claws.
      GTY752041Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Center Part
      Slide in this direction

      HINT: 

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

  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.
      GTY766744Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002