Steering Column ASSY: Disassembly
- Removal of the steering column upper W/switch bracket ASSY (without smart entry)
- Secure the steering column ASSY in a vise between aluminium plates.CAUTION: Do not close the vise too strongly.
- Use a drill to make a hole with a reverse tap in the steering lock set bolt head.
- Use the reverse tap to pull out the steering lock set bolt and remove the steering column upper W/switch bracket ASSY.
- Secure the steering column ASSY in a vise between aluminium plates.
- Removal of the ignition or starter switch ASSY (without smart entry)
- Undo the two screws and remove the ignition or starter switch ASSY from the steering column upper bracket.CAUTION:
- When doing this, please ensure that the ignition or starter switch ASSY is on the top and the steering column upper bracket is on the bottom side.
- Inspect the condition of the press-fit areas marked by the arrows and replace the steering column upper bracket with a new part if you notice any play or unsteadiness.
- Undo the two screws and remove the ignition or starter switch ASSY from the steering column upper bracket.
- Removal of the key interlock solenoid (without smart entry, Transmission A/T)
- Removal of the transponder key amplifier
- Removal of the unlock warning switch ASSY (without smart entry)
- Removal of the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY (without smart entry)
- Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY to the ACC position.
- Insert a thin flat tip screwdriver into the hole in the steering column upper bracket, as indicated in the diagram, and pull until the tab on the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY comes into contact with the steering column upper bracket stopper.CAUTION: If you don't sufficiently pull until the tab on the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY comes into contact with the steering column upper bracket stopper, it may interfere with the next process. Please ensure that it is fully in contact with the stopper.
- Insert a thin flat tip screwdriver into the hole in the steering column upper bracket, as indicated in the diagram. Pull down the screwdriver in the direction indicated by the arrow in the diagram, and unhook the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY tabs. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY.
- Removal of the steering lock actuator ASSY (with smart entry)