STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

  • Do not drop the steering column assembly, strike it with tools or subject it to impacts.

  • If the steering column assembly is subjected to an impact, replace it with a new one.

  • Do not pull the wire harness of the steering column assembly.

  • Do not allow any moisture to come into contact with the steering column sub-assembly.

  • Do not loosen any bolts not mentioned in the procedure.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Entry and Start System)


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      Install the the ignition or starter switch assembly with the 2 screws to the steering column upper bracket assembly.

  2. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Entry and Start System)


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      Text in Illustration
      *a LOCK
      *b ACC

      Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in the ACC position.

    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the steering column upper bracket assembly.

    3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.

  3. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transmission without Entry and Start System)


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      Engage the clamp.

    2. Install the 2 screws and the key interlock solenoid to the steering column upper bracket assembly.

  4. INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Entry and Start System)


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      Slide the un-lock warning switch assembly and engage the 2 claws to install the un-lock warning switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket assembly as shown in the illustration.

  5. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Entry and Start System)


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      Align the transponder key amplifier with the steering column upper bracket assembly. Tilt the transponder key amplifier slightly and slide it into position.

    2. Push the transponder key amplifier, and engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key amplifier to the steering column upper bracket assembly.

  6. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION (w/o Entry and Start System)

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  7. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/o Entry and Start System)


    1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.

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      Temporarily install the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly to the steering column assembly with new tapered-head bolt.

    3. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head break off.

  8. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Entry and Start System)

    Tech Tips

    When replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, refer to Service Bulletin.


    1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.

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      Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly to the steering column assembly with new tapered-head bolt.

    3. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head break off.