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Tilt Steering Column: Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 25 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 

    2. Connect the connectors.
  2. INSTALL INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Install the intermediate shaft assembly with the bolt.

    Fig 1: Installing Intermediate Shaft & Control Valve Shaft
    G02819476Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

  3. CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft and control valve shaft.
    2. Install the bolt.

    Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

  4. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE  See COMPONENTS .
  5. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Install the combination switch with the 3 screws.
    2. Connect the airbag connector.
    3. Connect the 3 connectors.
  6. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL 
  7. INSTALL LH LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL 

    Install the LH lower instrument panel with the 4 bolts.

  8. INSTALL NO. 1 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL 
    1. Install the No. 1 lower instrument panel with the 2 screws.
    2. Connect the hood lock release lever and with the 2 screws.
  9. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM 

    Install the cowl side trim with the clip.

  10. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE 
  11. INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS 
    1. Install the upper and lower column covers with the 3 screws.
    2. Install the lower No. 2 cover to the lower column cover.
  12. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
    2. Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn the cable.
    3. Then rotate the cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to align the mark.
      Fig 2: Centering Spiral Cable
      G02819477Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: The cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right of the center.
  13. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
    2. Install the wheel set nut.

      Torque: 50 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 35 ft.lbf) 

    3. Connect the connector.
  14. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD 
    CAUTION:
    • Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with NEW ones.
    • Make sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified torque.
    • If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the wheel pad with a NEW one.
    • When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wirings do not interfere with other parts and are not pinched between other parts.
    1. Connect the airbag connector.
    2. Install the pad after confirming that the circumference groove of the Torx screw is caught on the screw case.
      3. Fig 3: Installing Steering Wheel Pad
      G02819478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a Torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws.

      Torque: 7.1 N.m (72 kgf.cm, 63 in.lbf) 

    4. Install the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
  15. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
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