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Tilt Steering Column: Removal

  1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD 
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Pad
    G02818241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.
    1. Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
    2. Remove the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
    3. Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws.
      NOTE: Loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
    4. Pull out the wheel pad from the steering wheel and disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
      5. Fig 2: Disconnecting Airbag Connectors
      G02818242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    CAUTION:
    • When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward.
    • Never disassemble the wheel pad.
    NOTE: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air-bag wire harness.
  2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
    3. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
    4. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.
      Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Using SST
      G02818243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)

  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and disconnect the hood lock release lever.
    2. Remove the 2 screws.
    3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel sub-assembly.
  4. REMOVE LOWER LH INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and lower LH instrument panel insert sub-assembly.
  5. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 

    Remove the clip and No. 2 heater to register duct.

  6. REMOVE NO. 2 COLUMN LOWER COVER, COLUMN UPPER AND LOWER COVERS 
    1. Remove the No. 2 column lower cover.
    2. Remove the 3 screws, column upper and lower covers.
  7. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Disconnect the airbag connector.
    3. Remove the 3 screws and combination switch with spiral cable.
  8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See  COMPONENTS  ) 
    NOTE: Do not disassemble the spiral cable or apply oil to it.
  9. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
  10. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 
    1. Loosen the hose clamps.
    2. Disconnect the connectors.
    3. Remove the 3 bolts and air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose.
  11. DISCONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly.
      Fig 4: Loosening Clamp & Disconnect No. 2 Column Hole Cover Sub-Assembly
      G02818244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft sub-assembly and control valve shaft.
      3. Fig 5: Placing Matchmarks On Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly & Control Valve Shaft
      G02818245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Loosen the bolt A and remove the bolt B, then disconnect the intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
  12. Column shift: 

    DISCONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE 

    1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever housing.
      2. Fig 6: Disconnecting Transmission Control Cable
      G02818246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a offset wrench (23mm), disconnect the transmission control cable from the cable bracket of the column tube.

  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut and return spring.
      2. Fig 7: Removing Nut & Return Spring
      G02818247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connectors.
    3. Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly.
  14. REMOVE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB ASSEMBLY AND NO. 2 COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt A and remove the intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
    2. Remove the No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly.
  15. REMOVE UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place matchmarks on the universal joint assembly and main shaft assembly.
      2. Fig 8: Placing Matchmarks On Universal Joint Assembly & Main Shaft Assembly
      G02818248Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and universal joint assembly.
  16. w/VSC: REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR AND STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADAPTER 
  17. REMOVE SPEED CONTROL MAIN SWITCH ASSEMBLY FROM STEERING WHEEL 

    Remove the 2 screws and speed control main switch assembly from the steering wheel.

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