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Non-Tilt Steering Column: Removal

  1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD 
    NOTE:
    • If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded. 
    • Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new ones. 
    1. Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
    2. Remove the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
    3. Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws.
      Fig 1: Loosening Torx Screws
      G03079515Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Loosen the screw until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

    4. Pull out the wheel pad from the steering wheel and disconnect the airbag connector.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Airbag Connector
      G03079516Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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 airbag wire harness.
  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 wheel.
      1. SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05010, 09954-05021)
        Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel
        G03079517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS 

    Remove the 3 screws, upper and lower column covers.

  4. REMOVE LOWER LH FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and disconnect the hood lock release lever from the panel.
    2. Remove the 4 panel set bolts, screw and lower LH finish panel.
  5. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 

    Remove the screw and No. 2 heater to register duct.

  6. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
    2. Disconnect the airbag connector.
    3. Remove the 3 screws and combination switch with the spiral cable.
  7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See  SPIRAL CABLE (DOUBLE CAB)  )  
    NOTE: Do not disassemble the cable or apply oil to it.
  8. DISCONNECT JUNCTION BLOCK NO. 1 

    Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the junction block No. 1.

  9. DISCONNECT INTERMEDIATE NO. 2 SHAFT 
    1. Place matchmarks on the intermediate No. 2 shaft and control valve shaft.
      2. Fig 4: Removing Steering Column Assembly
      G03079518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Loosen the bolt A and remove the bolt B.
    3. disconnect the intermediate No. 2 shaft from the control valve shaft.
  10. REMOVE INTERMEDIATE NO. 2 SHAFT 

    Remove the bolt A and intermediate No. 2 shaft.

  11. 4WD: 

    REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER AND COLUMN HOLE COVER NO. 2 SET BOLTS 

    Remove the 5 bolts and column hole cover.

  12. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Remove the 2 column assembly set bolts and nuts.
  13. 2WD: 

    REMOVE UNIVERSAL JOINT NO. 2 AND COLUMN HOLE COVER 

    1. Remove the 5 column hole cover installation bolts.
    2. Place matchmarks on the universal joint No. 2 and main shaft assembly.
    3. Remove the bolt, universal joint No. 2 and column hole cover.
      Fig 5: Removing Universal Joint No. 2 & Column Hole Cover
      G03079519Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the hole cover dust seal.
  14. 4WD: 

    REMOVE UNIVERSAL JOINT NO. 2 

    1. Place matchmarks on the universal joint No. 2 and main shaft assembly.
      2. Fig 6: Removing Column Hole Cover No. 2
      G03079520Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt and universal joint No. 2.
  15. 4WD: 

    REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER NO. 2 

    Remove the column hole cover No. 2 from the universal joint No. 2.

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