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Steering Wheel Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts
      Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Column Assembly
      G05753035Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0 118 to 0 157 in) diameter drill bit, drill a hole in the each tapered-head bolt.
    3. Using a screw extractor, remove the each tapered-head bolt and steering lock actuator assembly from the steering column assembly
  2. REMOVE MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU  (See REMOVAL  )
    Fig 2: Removing Tapered-Head Bolt And Steering Lock Actuator Assembly
    G05753036Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002