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Steering Column Assembly: Removal

  1. PRECAUTION 

    HINT:

    (See PRECAUTION )

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    HINT:

    (See PRECAUTION )

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH 
  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH (for TMC Made)  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH (for TMMK Made)  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE STEERING PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
    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 1: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly
      G04978609Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
      Fig 2: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Screw And Claws
      G04978610Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.
      Fig 3: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Claw
      G04978611Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
    2. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
      Fig 4: Locating Turn Signal Switch Assembly Claws
      G04978612Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct.
      Fig 5: Identifying No. 1 Air Duct Claws
      G04978613Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) 
    1. Remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.
      Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Hole Shield Clamp
      G04978614Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
      NOTE: Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 7: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly Bolt
      G04978615Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 8: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Power Steering Link Assembly
      G04978616Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.
    5. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
    6. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and the steering column assembly.
      Fig 9: Locating Steering Column Assembly Bolts And Nuts
      G04978617Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made) 
    1. Remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.
      Fig 10: Identifying Steering Column Hole Shield Clamp
      G04978614Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and slide the steering sliding yoke.
      NOTE: Do not separate the steering sliding yoke from the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 11: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly Bolt
      G04978615Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and the power steering link assembly.
      Fig 12: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Power Steering Link Assembly
      G04978616Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Separate the steering sliding yoke from the power steering link assembly.
    5. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.
    6. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and the steering post assembly.
      Fig 13: Locating Steering Column Assembly Bolts And Nuts
      G04978617Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made) 
    1. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.
      Fig 14: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Column Assembly
      G04978622Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.
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