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Tilt Steering Column: Inspection

  1. Inspect steering lock operation  :

    Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.

    Fig 1: Verifying Steering Lock Operation
    G01066393Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. If necessary, replace key cylinder  :
    1. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
    2. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the key cylinder.
      Fig 2: Removing Key Cylinder
      G01066394Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. NOTE: Make sure the key is at the ACC position.
    3. Install a new key cylinder.
  3. Inspect ignition switch  . See STEP 1 - INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY .
  4. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch.
    2. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
  5. Inspect key unlock warning switch  . See STEP 2 - INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CONTINUITY .
  6. If necessary, replace key unlock warning switch  :
    1. Slide the key unlock warning switch out of the column upper bracket.
    2. Slide a new key unlock warning switch in the column upper bracket.
  7. Inspect key interlock solenoid  . See STEP 4 - INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID .
  8. If necessary, replace key interlock solenoid  :
    1. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid.
    2. Install a new key interlock solenoid with the 2 screws.
  9. Inspect transponder key coil  . See step 1 of HYBRID VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INSPECTION .
  10. If necessary, replace transponder key coil  .
  11. Inspect bearing  :

    Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.

    Fig 3: Verifying Proper Bearing Condition
    G01066395Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If faulty, replace the steering column upper tube sub-assembly.

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