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
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Memorize steering angle neutral point

  • Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

  • Simple intelligent parking assist system*1

  • Toyota parking assist-sensor system (w/ Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System)*1

  • Pre-collision system

Click here

Initialize back door lock Power door lock control system

Click here

Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)*2 Stop and start 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

    Click here

  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)

    Click here

  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)

    Click here

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

    Click here

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

    Click here

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

    Click here

  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. A001UZO

      Remove the 2 screws.

    4. A001TGHC02
      B00498X Push Area
      B00495X Push

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

    5. A001U0U

      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. A001Y61C01
      B00498X Place Hand Here
      B00497S 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. A001X01C01
      B00497S Remove in this Direction

      Disengage the claw and separate the upper steering column cover.

    4. A001XIA

      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 battery connected and the ignition switch ON.

    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.

    • 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. A001ST4C01
      B00497S 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. A001UOH

      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. A001Y37

      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. A001V30C01
      B00497S Remove in this Direction

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

    2. A001W75C01
      B00498X Place Hand Here

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

  23. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A001SESC01
      *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. A001YCSC01
      *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. A001XNA

      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. A001XCM

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.

  26. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A001V41

      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. A001U9D

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.