Reassembly [05/2014 - ]

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 sub-assembly.
Do not loosen any bolts not mentioned in the procedure.

INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly with the 2 screws to the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Or Starter Switch Screws
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INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in ACC.

Fig 2: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly (w/o Smart Key System)

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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*a	LOCK
*b	ACC

Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.
Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.

INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transmission)
1. Engage the clamp.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Key Interlock Solenoid Screws
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2. Install the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid to the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.
INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Slide the un-lock warning switch assembly and engage the 2 claws to install the un-lock warning switch assembly to the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Unlock Warning Switch Claws
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INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
1. Align the transponder key amplifier with the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly. Tilt the transponder key amplifier slightly and slide it into position.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier
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2. Push the transponder key amplifier, and engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key amplifier to the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.
INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION See step 2
INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY
1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.
  NOTE:
  Do not overtighten the vice, as the steering column assembly may become deformed.
2. Temporarily install the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly to the steering column assembly with new tapered-head bolt.
  
  Fig 6: Tightening Tapered-Head Bolt
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3. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head breaks off.