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Tilt Steering Column: Installation

  1. INSTALL SPEED CONTROL MAIN SWITCH ASSEMBLY TO STEERING WHEEL 

    Install the speed control main switch assembly with the 2 screws to the steering wheel.

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    INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADAPTER AND STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 

    Fig 1: Installing Steering Angle Sensor Adapter & Steering Angle Sensor
    G02818263Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Fit a projection of the steering angle sensor adapter into a hole in the steering column shaft.
    2. Set a projection of the steering angle sensor in the guide of the steering column and fix the steering angle sensor.
  3. INSTALL UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the universal joint assembly and main shaft assembly.
      2. Fig 2: Aligning Matchmarks On Universal Joint Assembly & Main Shaft Assembly
      G02818264Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

  4. INSTALL NO. 2 COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB ASSEMBLY AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly.
    2. Temporarily install the intermediate shaft sub-assembly with the bolt A.
  5. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 25 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 

    2. Connect the connectors.
    3. Install the nut and return spring.
      4. Fig 3: Installing Nut & Return Spring
      G02818265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Column shift: 

    CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE 

    1. Connect the transmission control cable to the cable bracket of the column tube.
    2. Connect the transmission control cable to the shift lever housing.

  7. CONNECT INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the intermediate shaft sub-assembly and control valve shaft.
      2. Fig 4: Aligning Matchmarks
      G02818266Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt B.

      Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

    3. Torque the bolt A.

      Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

    4. Connect the No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly and tighten the clamp.
  8. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE 
    1. Install the air cleaner assembly with air cleaner hose with the 3 bolts.
    2. Connect the connectors.
    3. Tighten the hose clamps.
    Fig 5: Tightening Clamp
    G02818267Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
  10. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE (See  COMPONENTS  ) 
  11. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Install the combination switch with spiral cable with the 3 screws.
    2. Connect the airbag connector.
    3. Connect the connectors.
  12. INSTALL NO. 2 COLUMN LOWER COVER, COLUMN UPPER AND LOWER COVERS 
    1. Install the column upper and lower covers with the 3 screws.
    2. Install the No. 2 column lower cover.
  13. INSTALL NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 

    Install the No. 2 heater to register duct with the clip.

  14. INSTALL LOWER LH INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUB ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the lower LH instrument panel insert sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
    2. Connect the connectors.
  15. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the connectors and install the lower No. 1 instrument panel sub-assembly.
    2. Install the 2 screws.
    3. Connect the hood lock release lever with the 2 screws.
  16. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
    2. Turn the spiral cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn.
    3. Then rotate the spiral cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to align the marks.
    NOTE: The spiral cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right of the center.
  17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
      2. Fig 6: Aligning Matchmarks On Steering Wheel & Main Shaft Assembly
      G02818268Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the steering wheel set nut.

      Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf) 

    3. Connect the connector.
  18. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD 
    NOTE:
    • Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new ones.
    • Make sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified torque.
    • If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects on the case or connector, replace the wheel pad with a new one.
    • When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wirings do not interfere with other parts and are not pinched between other parts.
    1. Connect the airbag connector.
      Fig 7: Connecting Airbag Connector
      G02818269Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Connect the airbag connector to the connector of the steering wheel pad with the same color.
      • Check that the airbag connector is fully locked.
    2. Install the steering wheel pad after confirming that the circumference groove of the torx screws is caught on the screw case.
      3. Fig 8: Installing Steering Wheel Pad
      G02818270Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a torx socket wrench, install the 2 screws.

      Torque: 8.8 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in..lbf) 

    4. Install the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
  19. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
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    PERFORM STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION (See  PRE-CHECK  ) 

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