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Non-Tilt Steering Column: Removal

    NOTE: If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.
  1. Remove steering wheel pad  :
    1. Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
    2. Remove the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
      3. NOTE: Loosen the screw until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
      Fig 1: Locating Steering Pad Torx Screws
      G01025999Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws.
      4. CAUTION:
      • When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward.
      • Never disassemble the wheel pad.
      • When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the airbag wire harness.
      Fig 2: Locating Air Bag Connector & Identifying Safe Air Bag Handling Procedures
      G01026000Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pull out the wheel pad from the steering wheel and disconnect the airbag connector.
  2. Remove steering wheel  :
    1. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
    2. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
      Fig 3: Matchmarking Steering Wheel & Main Shaft
      G01026001Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, remove the wheel.
      1. SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05021, 09954-05020)
    4. Disconnect the connector.
  3. 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 lower LH finish panel.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and disconnect the fuel lid release lever from the lower LH finish panel.
    3. Remove the 4 panel set bolts and lower LH finish panel.
  5. Remove starter switch bezel  .
  6. Remove the screw and No. 2 heater to register duct. 
  7. 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 spiral cable.
    8. NOTE: Do not disassemble the cable or apply oil to it.
  8. Remove spiral cable. See  COMPONENTS  . 
  9. Remove brake pedal return spring  .
  10. Remove intermediate shaft No. 2  :
    1. Place matchmarks on the universal joint No. 2 and intermediate shaft No. 2.
    2. Remove the bolt "A".
    3. Place matchmarks on the intermediate shaft No. 2 and control valve shaft.
    4. Remove the bolt "B".
    5. Slide the intermediate shaft No. 2 and remove the intermediate shaft No. 2.
    Fig 4: Locating Bolts A, B & Matchmarks On No. 2 Intermediate Shaft Assembly & Control Valve Shaft
    G01026002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. Remove the 5 bolts, column hole cover and column hole cover No. 2. 
    Fig 5: Locating Column Hole Cover No. 2 Bolts
    G01026003Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. Remove steering column assembly with universal joint No. 2  :
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Remove the 4 steering column set nuts.
    3. Pull out the steering column assembly with universal joint No. 2.
  13. Disconnect universal joint No. 2  :
    1. Place matchmarks on the steering column assembly and universal joint No. 2.
      Fig 6: Matchmarking Steering Column Assembly & No. 2 Universal Joint
      G01026004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the bolt, universal joint No. 2, column hole cover and column hole cover No. 2.
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