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Steering Column Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the steering shaft thrust stopper from the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
    2. Pull out the intermediate shaft assembly and steering shaft thrust stopper from the steering column assembly.
  2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER 
    1. Using a 3 mm (0.12 in.) pin punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
    2. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.) drill, drill into the 2 bolts.
      3. Fig 1: Using Screw Extractor To Remove Steering Column Bracket Assembly Tapered-Head Bolts
      G05263021Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 tapered-head bolts, steering column bracket assembly upper and steering column upper clamp.
  3. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER 
    NOTE: Take care not to use excessive force to prevent the case from being damaged.
    Fig 2: Expanding Claw Hung
    G04965752Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Expand the claw hung on the upper bracket by approx. 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) using a screwdriver.
    2. Pull the transponder key amplifier toward the rear of the vehicle with the claw open.
  4. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER & KEY SET 
    1. Place the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly at the ACC position.
      2. Fig 3: Pulling Out Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly
      G05263023Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver and pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.
  5. REMOVE UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 4: Identifying Un-Lock Warning Switch Assembly
    G05263024Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the un-lock warning switch assembly connector from the ignition or start switch assembly.
    2. Remove the un-lock warning switch assembly toward the rear of the vehicle by pushing up the center part.
  6. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 5: Identifying Ignition Or Starter Switch Assembly Screws
    G05263025Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition or starter switch assembly from the steering column bracket assembly upper.
  7. REMOVE KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID 
    Fig 6: Identifying Key Inter Lock Solenoid Screws
    G05263026Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the 2 screws and key inter lock solenoid from the steering column bracket assembly upper.
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