Removal

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

1. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal
4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal
5. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal
6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal
7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
NOTE: Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the lower steering column cover to break.

(a) Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 4 claws.

(b) Insert your fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw.
HINT: Spread the claw to disengage it.

(c) Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into each service hole to disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Disengage the claw and the 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.
10. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

(b) Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
11. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the instructions for Removal of the upper instrument panel Removal.

12. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

(a) Turn back the floor carpet, and remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.
13. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft.
(b) Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and instrument panel sub reinforcement.
15. REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 3 air duct sub-assembly.
16. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System)

(a) Slide the transponder key amplifier to disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

(b) Disconnect the connector and remove the transponder key amplifier.
17. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal
18. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FE)

(a) Separate the wire harness clamp from the power steering ECU assembly.
(b) Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly.
(c) Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly.

(d) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.

NOTICE:
- Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed on the vehicle.
- Do not drop or strike the steering column assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.

19. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for 2AZ-FE)

(a) Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.
HINT: Pull out the lock of the lock lever, disengage the claw, and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector, as shown in the illustration.

(b) Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

(d) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and steering post assembly.

NOTICE:
- Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed on the vehicle.
- Do not drop or strike the steering column assembly. If dropped or struck, replace it with a new one.

20. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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

(b) Remove the bolt and the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.