Steering Column Assembly: Installation

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INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Install the steering column assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.
  Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
2. Connect the connectors.
3. Install the wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Assembly With Bolt And Nuts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
2. Install the bolt.
  Torque: 35.0 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Aligning Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Power Steering Link Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Tighten bolt B on the intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
  Torque: 35.0 N*m (360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Locating Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Install the steering column hole cover No.2 to the steering column hole shield.
5. Connect the clamp to the steering column hole shield and tighten bolt A.
6. Connect the 4 connectors and install the wire harness clamp to the instrument panel junction block assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Wire Harness Clamp To Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly
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INSTALL NO. 3 HEATER TO FOOT DUCT
INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE
INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH
INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Coupe)
INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Convertible)
INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Coupe);
INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Convertible)
INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clamp and install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly.
2. Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Turn Signal Switch Assembly Clamp
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INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Engage the claw to install the steering column cover.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Steering Column Cover Claw
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INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Engage the 2 claws and 2 pins.
2. Install the lower steering column cover with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Lower Steering Column Cover With Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE (See INSTALLATION )
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft assembly.
2. Install the steering wheel assembly with the set nut.
  Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf)
3. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable sub-assembly.
INSTALL STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See INSTALLATION )
INSPECT STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )
CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION
HINT:

If there is abnormality, replace the key interlock solenoid.
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
HINT:

When the steering wheel is not properly centered, remove and refit to center.
CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
HINT:
- (See INITIALIZATION )
- When disconnecting the negative battery terminal, it is necessary to initialize other systems.
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
HINT:

(See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )