Disassembly [05/2013 - ]

NOTE:

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
Do not drop the steering column assembly, strike it with tools or subject it to impacts.
If the steering column assembly is subjected to an impact, replace it with a new one.
Do not pull the wire harness of the steering column assembly.
Do not allow any moisture to come into contact with the steering column assembly.
Do not loosen any bolts not mentioned in the procedure.

REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)
1. Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
2. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.) diameter drill bit, drill a hole in each tapered-head bolt.
3. Using a screw extractor, remove each tapered-head bolt, and then remove the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly from the steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Remove Each Tapered-Head Bolt
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REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System)
1. Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
2. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.) diameter drill bit, drill a hole in each tapered-head bolt.
3. Using a screw extractor, remove each tapered-head bolt, and then remove the steering lock actuator assembly from the steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Remove Each Tapered-Head Bolt
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REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System)
1. Slide the transponder key amplifier, disengage the 2 claws and then remove the transponder key amplifier as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 3: Disengage The 2 Claws
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REMOVE UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)
1. Insert the key.
  
  Fig 4: Disengage The 2 Claws
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2. Disengage the 2 claws and slide the un-lock warning switch assembly to remove it as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transmission without Smart Key System)
1. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid from the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.
  
  Fig 5: 2 Screws And The Key Interlock Solenoid
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2. Disengage the clamp.

REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to ACC.

Fig 6: Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly
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Insert a screwdriver into the hole of the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly as shown in the illustration. Pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly until its claw contacts the stopper of the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.

TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	Claw
*2	Stopper
*a	LOCK
*b	ACC

NOTE:

Make sure to pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly until its claw contacts the stopper of the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly. Failure to do so will affect later work operations.

Insert a screwdriver into the hole of the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly. Tilt the screwdriver as shown in the illustration to disengage the claw of the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly, and pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly from the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.

Fig 7: Tilt The Screwdriver

TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	Claw
*2	Stopper
*a	Claw disengaged
*b	Driver Insertion Hole
	Tilt
	Pull out

REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)
1. Remove the 2 screws and the ignition or starter switch assembly from the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.
  
  Fig 8: 2 Screws
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