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Steering Column Assembly: Disassembly: Disassembly

NOTE:

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

  1. REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.
    2. Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
    3. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.) diameter drill bit, drill a hole in each tapered-head bolt.
    4. Using a screw extractor, remove each tapered-head bolt and steering lock actuator assembly from the steering column assembly.
      Fig 1: Removing Each Tapered-Head Bolt And Steering Lock Actuator Assembly
      GTY287193Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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      *1 Screw Extractor
  2. REMOVE MULTIPLEX TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector From Multiplex Tilt And Telescopic ECU
      GTY275652Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolt And Multiplex Tilt And Telescopic ECU
      GTY275414Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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