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Tilt Steering Column: Inspection

  1. w/ A/T: 

    INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (See  SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM (INSPECTION)  And  SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM (COMPONENTS)  ) 

  2. w/ A/T: 

    IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID 

    1. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid.
    2. Install a new interlock solenoid with the 2 screws.
  3. INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER WITH COIL (See  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING  ) 
  4. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER WITH COIL 
    1. Widen the claw hung on the upper bracket by approx. 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) using a screwdriver.
    2. Pull the transponder key amplifier toward the rear of the vehicle with the claw open.
      Fig 1: Pulling Transponder Key Amplifier Toward Rear Of Vehicle With Claw Open
      G02854713Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Take care not to use excessive force to prevent the case from being damaged.
    3. Align a new transponder key amplifier with the installation position of the upper bracket with the amplifier inclined.
      4. Fig 2: Aligning New Transponder Key Amplifier
      G02854714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Push the transponder key amplifier up and connect it to the upper bracket.
    NOTE: Take care not to push the amplifier up with excessive force to prevent it from being damaged.
  5. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION 

    Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.

    Fig 3: Checking Steering Lock Mechanism Operates Properly
    G02854715Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. 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 cylinder.
      3. Fig 4: Pushing Down Stop Pin With Screwdriver & Pulling Out Cylinder
      G02854716Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install a new cylinder.
    NOTE: Make sure the key is at the ACC position.
  7. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH (See  INSPECTION  ) 
  8. 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.
  9. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH (See  INSPECTION  ) 
  10. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch from the column upper bracket.
    2. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
  11. INSPECT BEARING 

    Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.

    Fig 5: Checking Bearing Rotation Condition & Abnormal Noise
    G02854717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the column tube.

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