Steering Column: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Corolla. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

w/ Key cylinder lamp : Remove the clip and key cylinder lamp assembly.
Remove column upper bracket and column upper clamp :
1. Using a centering punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
2. Using a 3 - 4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 in.) drill, drill into the 2 bolts.
3. Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 bolts, column upper bracket and column upper clamp.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Tapered-Head Bolts
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