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Removal [08/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2015 - ] ).

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter.

      Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [08/2019 - ]

      NOTE:

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      HINT: 

      Performing the above operation causes the auto tilt away function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
    3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

      NOTE:

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2019 - 08/2021] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2021 - 08/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2022 - ]

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH 
  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [08/2019 - ] 

  6. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
      GTY957047Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. While pressing the push area shown in the illustration to detach the 2 claws, slightly lower the lower steering column cover.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

      GTY957225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Push Area
      Push in this direction
  7. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and separate the upper steering column cover.
      GTY957250Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Separate in this direction
    2. Detach the 6 clips to remove the upper steering column cover.
      GTY957069Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:
    • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
    • Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
    1. Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
    2. Detach the 3 claws to remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
      GTY956284Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this direction
  9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ]

  10. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (TILT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR) 
    1. Detach the claws and remove the wire harness protector and wire harness.
    2. Put matchmarks on the steering actuator and steering column.
      GTY954295Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Matchmark
    3. Remove the bolt.
    4. Remove the 4 nuts, steering column and steering shaft stopper.
      GTY257685Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 FENDER APRON TO FRAME SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [08/2015 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [08/2020 - ]

  12. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.
      GTY954235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Matchmark
  13. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the vehicle.
      GTY223441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering gear.
      GTY954305Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Matchmark
    2. Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
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