Tilt Steering Column: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION
Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.

Fig 1: Inspecting Steering Lock Operation
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IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY CYLINDER
1. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
2. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the cylinder.
3. Install a new cylinder.
Fig 2: Replacing Key Cylinder
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HINT:

Make sure the key is at the ACC position.
INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH (See INSPECTION )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch from the column upper bracket.
2. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH (See INSPECTION )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
1. Slide the key unlock waring switch out of the column upper bracket.
2. Slide a new key unlock waring switch in the column upper bracket.
INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (See INSPECTION )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
1. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid.
2. Install a new key interlock solenoid with the 2 screws.
INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY COIL. (See INSPECTION )
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
1. Remove the 2 screws and transponder key amplifier.
2. Install a new transponder key amplifier with the 2 screws.
INSPECT BEARING
Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.

If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the upper column tube sub-assembly.

Fig 3: Inspecting Bearing
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