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Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System) 
    1. Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly and the steering lock bracket with 2 new tapered-head bolts.
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
      Fig 1: Identifying Tapered-Head Bolts
      G05418211Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering lock sub-assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Or Starter Switch Assembly Claws (Without Smart Key System)
      G04978630Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Install the key interlock solenoid to the steering lock sub-assembly with the 2 screws.
      Fig 3: Identifying Key Interlock Solenoid Screws (Without Smart Key System)
      G05418207Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch assembly to the steering lock sub-assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Unlock Warning Switch Assembly Claws (Without Smart Key System)
      G04978636Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in the ACC position.
      Fig 5: Identifying Steering Lock Position
      G05160119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the steering lock sub-assembly.
    3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.
  6. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION (w/o Smart Key System)  (See INSPECTION  )
  7. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Temporarily install the assembled steering lock and its bracket to the steering column assembly with 2 new tapered-head bolts.
    2. Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.
      3. Fig 6: Identifying Tapered-Head Bolts
      G05418216Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL KEY CYLINDER LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Immobilizer System) 
    1. Align the key cylinder light assembly with the upper bracket. Tilt the amplifier slightly and slide it into the position as shown below.
    2. Push the key cylinder light assembly to install it to the upper bracket with the 2 claws.
      NOTE: Do not push the amplifier with excessive force.
      Fig 7: Identifying Key Cylinder Light Assembly Claws (Without Engine Immobilizer System)
      G05418217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobiliser System) 
    1. Align the transponder key amplifier with the upper bracket. Tilt the amplifier slightly and slide it into the position as shown below.
    2. Push the transponder key amplifier to install it to the upper bracket with the 2 claws.
      NOTE: Do not push the amplifier with excessive force.
      Fig 8: Identifying Transponder Key Amplifier (With Engine Immobilizer System)
      G04978639Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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