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Steering Wheel: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    NOTE:

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

  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (w/ Cruise Control System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
      Fig 1: View Of Steering Wheel Set Nut
      GTY311384Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark
    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
    4. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
      • SST: 09950-50013 
        • 09951-05010
        • 09952-05010
        • 09953-05020
        • 09954-05031
      Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly
      GTY314102Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold
      NOTE:

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.