STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Info Added 2017-10-06

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the electric power steering column sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects / Inoperative when not performed Link
Auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected/reconnected Memorize steering angle neutral point
  • Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

  • Simple intelligent parking assist system*1

  • Toyota parking assist sensor system*1

  • Pre-collision system

Click here

Initialize back door lock Power door lock control system

Click here

Electric power steering column sub-assembly Torque sensor zero point calibration
  • DTCs are stored

  • EPS warning light illuminates

Click here


PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

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  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Knee Airbag)

    Click here

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Knee Airbag)

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  7. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (w/o Knee Airbag)

    Click here

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Knee Airbag)

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  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Knee Airbag)

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  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH ASSEMBLY (w/o Knee Airbag)

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  11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER CENTER FINISH PANEL (w/o Knee Airbag)

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  12. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Knee Airbag)

    Click here

  13. REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER (w/o Knee Airbag)

    Click here

  14. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note

    Removing the lower steering column cover sub-assembly in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.


    1. Release the tilt and telescopic lever and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    2. Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.

    3. A005O44

      Remove the 2 screws.

    4. A005O6ZC02
      B0048JB Place Hand Here
      B0048I2 Push

      Push the upper steering column cover and disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

    5. A005N6Y

      Disengage the 2 claws.

    6. Release the tilt and telescopic lever and fully extend and lift the steering column assembly.

    7. Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.

    8. A005NINC01
      B0048JB Place Hand Here
      B0048R7 Remove in this Direction

      Pull the lower steering column cover sub-assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to disengage the claw and remove the lower steering column cover sub-assembly.

  15. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. Release the tilt and telescopic lever and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    2. Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.

    3. A005MRWC02
      B0048R7 Remove in this Direction

      Disengage the claw and separate the upper steering column cover.

    4. A005MX4

      Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips to remove the upper steering column cover.

  16. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note


    • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

    • Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.


    1. Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. A005N57C02
      B0048R7 Remove in this Direction

      Disengage the 3 claws to remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  17. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX INSERT (for LHD)

    Click here

  18. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for LHD)


    1. A005MNI

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 3 claws to remove the No. 1 air duct.

  19. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (for RHD)

    Click here

  20. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT (for RHD)


    1. A005O97

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 3 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct.

  21. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  22. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET


    1. A005MR4C01
      B0048R7 Remove in this Direction

      Disengage the claw and open the column hole cover silencer sheet.

    2. A005NKOC01
      B0048JB Place Hand Here

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the column hole cover silencer sheet.

  23. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A005NLCC01
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering gear assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering gear assembly.

  24. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A005NHVC01
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt.

    3. Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

  25. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A005MSD

      Disconnect the 2 power steering ECU connectors.

    2. Disengage the power steering ECU wire harness clamp.

    3. Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp from the steering column assembly.

    4. A005NXI

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.

  26. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A005NJE

      Disconnect the 2 power steering ECU connectors.

    2. Disengage the power steering ECU wire harness clamp.

    3. Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp from the steering column assembly.

    4. A005NQR

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.