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Tilt Steering Column: Removal

  1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD 
    NOTE: If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON, DTCs will be recorded.
    1. Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
    2. Using a Torx socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 Torx screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
      Fig 1: Loosening 2 Torx Screws
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    3. Pull out the wheel pad from the steering wheel and disconnect the airbag connector.
      CAUTION:
      • When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward.
      • Never disassemble the wheel pad.
        NOTE: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air-bag wire harness.
        Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Pad Safety Precaution
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  2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
    3. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
    4. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.

      SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021) 

      Fig 3: Placing Matchmarks On Steering Wheel And Main Shaft Assembly
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  3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the bolt, screw and lower No. 1 instrument finish panel.
    2. Disconnect the DLC3.
  4. REMOVE COLUMN LOWER COVER 

    Remove the 3 screws and column lower cover.

  5. DISCONNECT COLUMN UPPER COVER 

    Disconnect the column upper cover from the column tube.

  6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE, LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH AND HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH AND WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH 
    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors from the spiral cable, light control switch and headlight dimmer switch and wiper and washer switch.
    2. Disconnect the airbag connector from the spiral cable.
    3. Release the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.
      NOTE: Do not disassemble the spiral cable or apply oil to it.
      Fig 4: Locating 3 Spiral Cable Claws
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    4. Push the claw and pull out the light control switch and headlight dimmer switch.
    5. Employ the same manner described above to the wiper and washer switch.
  7. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the No. 2 column hole cover.
      Fig 5: Locating Wiper And Washer Switch
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    2. Place matchmarks on the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and control valve shaft.
    3. Loosen the bolt A and remove the bolt B, then disconnect the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly.
  8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors and 2 wire harness clamps.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and steering column assembly.
  9. REMOVE COLUMN UPPER COVER 
    Fig 6: Removing Steering Column Assembly
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  10. REMOVE NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place matchmarks on the sliding yoke and main shaft assembly.
    2. Remove the bolt and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly.
      Fig 7: Removing No. 2 Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      G02837496Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE SLIDING YOKE AND NO. 2 COLUMN HOLE COVER 

    Remove the bolt, sliding yoke, intermediate shaft dust cover and No. 2 column hole cover.

    Fig 8: Removing Sliding Yoke And No. 2 Column Hole Cover
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