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Tilt Steering Column: Inspection

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  1. Inspect steering lock operation.

    Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.

    Fig 1: Verifying Steering Lock Operation
    G01102363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. If necessary, replace key cylinder:
    1. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
      2. NOTE: Make sure the ignition key is at the ACC position.
      Fig 2: Depressing Stop Pin To Release Ignition Cylinder
      G01102364Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the key cylinder.
    3. Install a new key cylinder.
  3. Inspect ignition switch  . See step 1 of INSPECTION .
  4. If necessary, replace ignition switch  :
    1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
    2. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
  5. Inspect key unlock warning switch  . See step 2 of INSPECTION .
  6. If necessary, replace key unlock warning switch  :
    1. Slide the key unlock warning switch out of the column upper bracket.
    2. Slide a new key unlock warning switch in the column upper bracket.
  7. Inspect key interlock solenoid  . See KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID .
  8. 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.
  9. W/Column shift, inspect shift lock solenoid, shift lock switch and shift lock control ECU. See COMPONENT TESTS .
  10. W/Column shift, If necessary, replace shift lock solenoid, shift lock switch and shift lock control ECU.
  11. W/Engine immobilizer system, inspect transponder key coil. See TRANSPONDER KEY COIL .
  12. W/Engine immobilizer system, if necessary, replace transponder key coil. See TRANSPONDER KEY COIL .
  13. W/Engine immobilizer system, 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.
  14. Inspect bearing:

    Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.

    If faulty, replace the steering column upper tube sub-assembly.

    Fig 3: Checking Bearing Condition
    G01102365Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. Inspect bushing.

    Check the bushing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.

    If faulty, replace the steering column assembly.

    Fig 4: Checking Bushing Condition
    G01102366Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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