Steering Column (Service Information): Overhaul Scion FR-S I

DISASSEMBLY [07/2013 - 12/2013]

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

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1. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.) diameter drill bit, drill a hole in each tapered-head bolt. Using a screw extractor, remove each tapered-head bolt, and then remove the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly from the steering column assembly.
2. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER Slide the transponder key amplifier, disengage the 2 claws and then remove the transponder key amplifier as shown in the illustration.
3. REMOVE UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transmission) Remove the 2 screws and the key interlock solenoid from the steering column upper bracket assembly. Disengage the clamp.
5. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the ACC position. Insert a screwdriver into the hole of the steering column upper bracket assembly as shown in the illustration. Pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly until its claw contacts the stopper of the steering column upper bracket assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Claw *2 Stopper *a LOCK *b ACC Push Pull NOTE: Make sure to pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly until its claw contacts the stopper of the steering column upper bracket assembly. Failure to do so will affect later work operations. Insert a screwdriver into the hole of the steering column upper bracket assembly. Tilt the screwdriver as shown in the illustration to disengage the claw of the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly, and pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly from the steering column upper bracket assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Claw *2 Stopper *a Claw disengaged *b Driver Insertion Hole Tilt Pull out
6. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Remove the 2 screws and the ignition or starter switch assembly from the steering column upper bracket assembly.

DISASSEMBLY [12/2013 - ]

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

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1. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.) diameter drill bit, drill a hole in each tapered-head bolt. Using a screw extractor, remove each tapered-head bolt, and then remove the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly from the steering column assembly.
2. REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System) Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.118 to 0.157 in.) diameter drill bit, drill a hole in each tapered-head bolt. Using a screw extractor, remove each tapered-head bolt, and then remove the steering lock actuator assembly from the steering column assembly.
3. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System) Slide the transponder key amplifier, disengage the 2 claws and then remove the transponder key amplifier as shown in the illustration.
4. REMOVE UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) Insert the key. Disengage the 2 claws and slide the un-lock warning switch assembly to remove it as shown in the illustration.
5. REMOVE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transmission without Smart Key System) Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid from the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly. Disengage the clamp.
6. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to ACC. Insert a screwdriver into the hole of the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly as shown in the illustration. Pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly until its claw contacts the stopper of the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Claw *2 Stopper *a LOCK *b ACC NOTE: Make sure to pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly until its claw contacts the stopper of the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly. Failure to do so will affect later work operations. Insert a screwdriver into the hole of the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly. Tilt the screwdriver as shown in the illustration to disengage the claw of the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly, and pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly from the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Claw *2 Stopper *a Claw disengaged *b Driver Insertion Hole Tilt Pull out
7. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) Remove the 2 screws and the ignition or starter switch assembly from the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.

REASSEMBLY [07/2013 - 12/2013]

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.

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1. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Install the ignition or starter switch assembly with the 2 screws to the steering column upper bracket assembly.
2. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in the ACC position. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a LOCK *b ACC Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the steering column upper bracket assembly. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.
3. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transmission) Engage the clamp. Install the 2 screws and the key interlock solenoid to the steering column upper bracket assembly.
4. INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY Slide the unlock warning switch assembly and engage the 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket assembly as shown in the illustration.
5. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER Align the transponder key amplifier with the steering column upper bracket assembly. Tilt the transponder key amplifier slightly and slide it into position. 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 See step 2
7. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY Secure the steering column assembly in a vise. Temporarily install the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly to the steering column assembly with new tapered-head bolt. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head break off.

REASSEMBLY [12/2013 - ]

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.

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1. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) Install the ignition or starter switch assembly with the 2 screws to the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.
2. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in ACC. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a LOCK *b ACC Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.
3. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transmission without Smart Key System) Engage the clamp. Install the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid to the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.
4. INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) Slide the un-lock warning switch assembly and engage the 2 claws to install the un-lock warning switch assembly to the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly as shown in the illustration.
5. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System) Align the transponder key amplifier with the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly. Tilt the transponder key amplifier slightly and slide it into position. Push the transponder key amplifier, and engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key amplifier to the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly.
6. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION (w/o Smart Key System) See step 2
7. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System) Secure the steering column assembly in a vise. NOTE: Do not overtighten the vice, as the steering column assembly may become deformed. Temporarily install the upper steering column with switch bracket assembly to the steering column assembly with new tapered-head bolt. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head breaks off.
8. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System) HINT: When replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, perform initialization. Refer to «REGISTRATION [12/2013 - ]»(ref-612251-S41700728192014042900000) . Secure the steering column assembly in a vise. Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly to the steering column assembly with new tapered-head bolt. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head breaks off.

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1. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY See step 3
2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Install the steering column assembly with the 2 nuts and new bolt. Torque: 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) NOTE: When installing the steering column assembly, be careful that the wire harness does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts. Engage the clamp. Connect the 2 connectors to the power steering ECU. As shown in the illustration, return the lock lever to its original position to connect the connector and securely push in the lock of the lock lever. Connect the each connector and engage the wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a Return the lock lever *b Push in the lock
3. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Pass the steering intermediate shaft assembly through the hole in the body from the inside of the cabin. Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Matchmark NOTE: Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly. Install the new bolt. Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering column assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Matchmark NOTE: Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly. Install the new bolt. Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) Engage the 4 claws and install the dust seal.
4. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY NOTE: Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and turn the ignition switch to ON. Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the battery connected and turn the ignition switch to ON. Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor. With the clamp loosened, install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly. Engage the claw on the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly and tighten the clamp. Connect the each connector to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
5. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Engage the 2 claws to install the upper steering column cover.
6. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER Engage the 6 claws to install the lower steering column cover. Install the 2 screws.
7. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL METER ORNAMENT . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - 12/2013] - Step 5»(ref-612385-S21876457522014042900000)
8. INSTALL METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - 12/2013] - Step 6»(ref-612385-S21876457522014042900000)
9. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - 12/2013] - Step 15»(ref-612385-S21876457522014042900000)
10. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
11. INSPECT AND ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - 12/2013] - Step 11»(ref-612230-S01790979202014042900000)
12. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
13. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612396-S10483874152014042900000)
14. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - 12/2013] - Step 8»(ref-612366-S36829416612014042900000)
15. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ] - Step 3»(ref-612384-S38051038262014042900000)
16. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL Engage the 4 clips and claw to install the instrument side panel.
17. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ] - Step 10»(ref-612378-S21479833412014042900000)
18. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ] - Step 9»(ref-612378-S21479833412014042900000)
19. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH Torque: 120 N*m (1220 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf)
20. VSC SENSOR NEUTRAL MEMORIZATION Refer to «CALIBRATION [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612232-S41728447032014042900000)
21. INITIALIZE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR AND CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT Refer to «CALIBRATION [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612248-S05281146282014042900000)

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1. INSPECT STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY See step 3
2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Install the steering column assembly with the 2 nuts and new bolt. Torque: 40 N*m (408 kgf*cm, 30 ft.*lbf) NOTE: When installing the steering column assembly, be careful that the wire harness does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts. Engage the clamp. Connect the 2 connectors to the power steering ECU assembly. As shown in the illustration, return the lock lever to its original position to connect the connector and securely push in the lock of the lock lever. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a Return the lock lever *b Push in the lock Connect the each connector to engage the wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.
3. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Pass the steering intermediate shaft assembly through the hole in the body from the inside of the cabin. Connect the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Matchmark NOTE: Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly. Install a new bolt. Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering column assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Matchmark NOTE: Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly. Install a new bolt. Torque: 35 N*m (357 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf) Engage the 4 claws to install the dust seal.
4. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY NOTE: Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and turn the ignition switch to ON. Do not rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and turn the ignition switch to ON. Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor. With the clamp loosened, install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly. Engage the claw on the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly and tighten the clamp. Connect each connector to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
5. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Engage the 2 claws to install the upper steering column cover.
6. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER Engage the 6 claws to install the lower steering column cover. Install the 2 screws.
7. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER SUPPORT (w/ Smart Key System) Engage the 4 claws to install the steering column cover support.
8. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL METER ORNAMENT . Refer to «INSTALLATION [12/2013 - ] - Step 5»(ref-612385-S37763378272014042900000)
9. INSTALL METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [12/2013 - ] - Step 6»(ref-612385-S37763378272014042900000)
10. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [12/2013 - ] - Step 15»(ref-612385-S37763378272014042900000)
11. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
12. INSPECT AND ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [12/2013 - ] - Step 12»(ref-612230-S13897341952014042900000)
13. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
14. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612396-S10483874152014042900000)
15. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [12/2013 - ] - Step 9»(ref-612366-S09148412582014042900000)
16. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ] - Step 3»(ref-612384-S38051038262014042900000)
17. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Engage the 4 clips and claw to install the instrument side panel LH.
18. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ] - Step 9»(ref-612378-S21479833412014042900000)
19. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ] - Step 10»(ref-612378-S21479833412014042900000)
20. VSC SENSOR NEUTRAL MEMORIZATION Refer to «CALIBRATION [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612232-S41728447032014042900000)
21. INITIALIZE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR AND CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT Refer to «CALIBRATION [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612248-S05281146282014042900000)

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