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Disassembly [05/2013 - ]

NOTE:

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

  1. REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System) 
    1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.
    2. Using a center punch, mark the center of the tapered-head bolt.
    3. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.) diameter drill bit, drill a hole in the tapered-head bolt.
    4. Using a screw extractor, remove the tapered-head bolt, and then remove the steering lock actuator assembly from the steering column assembly.
      Fig 1: Removing Tapered-Head Bolt
      GTY312862Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Screw Extractor
  2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.
    2. Using a center punch, mark the center of the tapered-head bolt.
    3. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.) diameter drill bit, drill a hole in the tapered-head bolt.
    4. Using a screw extractor, remove the tapered-head bolt, and then remove the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly from the steering column assembly.
      Fig 2: Removing Tapered-Head Bolt
      GTY312480Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Screw Extractor
  3. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. for Automatic Transaxle:

      Disconnect the solenoid wire connector from the ignition or starter switch assembly.

      Fig 3: Identifying Ignition And Starter Switch Assembly
      GTY158363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 screws and ignition or starter switch assembly from the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 4: Identifying Ignition Or Starter Switch Assembly Screws
      GTY158447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transaxle and w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid from the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Upper Bracket And Screw
      GTY158449Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the solenoid wire connector from the key interlock solenoid.
      Fig 6: Locating Key Interlock Solenoid Wire Connector
      GTY158364Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the solenoid wire from the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 7: Identifying Steering Column Upper Bracket
      GTY165592Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Using a screwdriver, widen the 2 claws attached to the upper bracket by approximately 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.).
      Fig 8: Identifying Transponder Key Amplifier Claws
      GTY314556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the transponder key amplifier with the claw open.
      NOTE:

      Using excessive force may damage the amplifier.

  6. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the ACC position.
    2. Insert a screwdriver into the hole of the steering column upper bracket as shown in the illustration. Pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly until its claw contacts the stopper of the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 9: Removing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly (W/O Smart Key System)
      GTY313194Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Stopper
      *2 Claw
      *a [1] Push
      *b [2] Pull
      NOTE:

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

    3. Insert a screwdriver into the hole of the steering column upper bracket. Push the screwdriver upward as shown in the illustration to detach the claw of the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly, and then pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to remove it.
      Fig 10: Releasing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Detaching Claw
      GTY312777Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a [1] Push
      *b [2] Claw is detached
      *c [3] Pull out
      *d Screwdriver Insertion Hole
  7. REMOVE UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) 
    1. Remove the unlock warning switch assembly by pushing up the center part and releasing the 2 claws.
      Fig 11: Identifying Unlock Warning Switch Assembly (W/O Smart Key System)
      GTY421944Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Center Part

      HINT: 

      Slide the unlock warning switch in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.