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Steering Column (Service Information): Removal & Installation Scion FR-S I

Steering Column 17 illustrations ~1815 words

REMOVAL [07/2013 - 12/2013]

WARNINGSome of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column.. Refer to PRECAUTION [07/2013 - 12/2013]

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  1. PRECAUTION Refer to «PRECAUTION [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612346-S41259802252014042900000)
  2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - ] - Step 1»(ref-612378-S00142194672014042900000)
  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - ] - Step 2»(ref-612378-S00142194672014042900000)
  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612396-S38675423962014042900000)
  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw and 4 clips and remove the instrument side panel. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Moulding Remover
  7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - ] - Step 2»(ref-612384-S35414424312014042900000)
  8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - 12/2013] - Step 10»(ref-612366-S14335826422014042900000)
  9. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - 12/2013] - Step 5»(ref-612385-S20883586192014042900000)
  10. REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - 12/2013] - Step 14»(ref-612385-S20883586192014042900000)
  11. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL METER ORNAMENT . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - 12/2013] - Step 15»(ref-612385-S20883586192014042900000)
  12. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER Remove the 2 screws. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.
  13. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Disengage the 2 claws to remove the upper steering column cover.
  14. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Disconnect the each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly. Using pliers, loosen the clamp. With the clamp loosened, use a screwdriver to disengage the claw, and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Clamp *2 Claw NOTE: Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and turn the ignition switch to ON. Do not rotate the spiral cable 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.
  15. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Matchmark Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Matchmark Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly. Disengage the 4 claws from the exterior of the vehicle cabin, and remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
  16. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU. As shown illustration, pull out the lock of the lock lever and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a Pull out the lock *b Turn the lock lever Disengage the clamp. Disconnect the each connector and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts to remove the steering column assembly. HINT: When pulling the bolts out, lifting the motor section of the steering column assembly and tilting the steering column assembly will make it easier to remove the bolts.

REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

WARNINGSome of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column.. Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2013 - ]

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  1. PRECAUTION Refer to «PRECAUTION [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612346-S41259802252014042900000)
  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - ] - Step 1»(ref-612378-S00142194672014042900000)
  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - ] - Step 2»(ref-612378-S00142194672014042900000)
  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612396-S38675423962014042900000)
  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw and 4 clips to remove the instrument side panel LH. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Moulding Remover
  7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - ] - Step 2»(ref-612384-S35414424312014042900000)
  8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] - Step 10»(ref-612366-S18021109852014042900000)
  9. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] - Step 4»(ref-612385-S28968687292014042900000)
  10. REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] - Step 13»(ref-612385-S28968687292014042900000)
  11. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL METER ORNAMENT . Refer to «REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] - Step 14»(ref-612385-S28968687292014042900000)
  12. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER SUPPORT (w/ Smart Key System) Disengage the 4 claws to remove the steering column cover support.
  13. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER Remove the 2 screws. Disengage the 6 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
  14. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Disengage the 2 claws to remove the upper steering column cover.
  15. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly. Using pliers, loosen the clamp. With the clamp loosened, use a screwdriver to disengage the claw, and remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Clamp *2 Claw 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.
  16. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Matchmark Remove the bolt to separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Matchmark Remove the bolt to separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly. Disengage the 4 claws to remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the exterior of the vehicle cabin.
  17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly. As shown in the illustration, pull out the lock of the lock lever and turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a Pull out the lock *b Turn the lock lever Disengage the clamp. Disconnect each connector to disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering column assembly. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts to remove the steering column assembly. HINT: When pulling the bolts out, lifting the motor section of the steering column assembly and tilting the steering column assembly will make it easier to remove the bolts.

REMOVAL [07/2013 - ]

Note. Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON. Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON. Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

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  1. PRECAUTION WARNING: Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to «PRECAUTION [07/2013 - 12/2013]»(ref-612421-S13613575682014042900000) . NOTE: After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work. Refer to «PRECAUTION [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612229-S41967653852014042900000) .
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL WARNING: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system. NOTE: The power window system utilizes a mechanism that the door glass moves down slightly when the door is opened, and that the glass moves up when closing the door in order to prevent the door molding from being damaged. When the battery negative (-) terminal needs to be disconnected for servicing, fully open the driver and passenger door glasses in advance.
  3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
  4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - ] - Step 3»(ref-612230-S04365005412014042900000)
  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Matchmark Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly and steering wheel assembly. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a Turn *b Hold SST: 09950-50013 09951-05010 09952-05010 09953-05020 09954-05031 NOTE: Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
  6. REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) (for Automatic Transmission) . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - ] - Step 3»(ref-612361-S28219753452014042900000)
  7. REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER Remove the 2 screws and steering shake damper from steering wheel assembly.
  8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER (w/ Cruise Control System) . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - ] - Step 2»(ref-612402-S14712883192014042900000)
  9. REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER (w/o Cruise Control System) Remove the 2 screws. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering wheel boss cover.
  10. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Cruise Control System) . Refer to «REMOVAL [07/2013 - ] - Step 2»(ref-612402-S14712883192014042900000)
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the No. 1 steering wheel ornament.

INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ]

Note. Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON. Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON. Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT Engage the 2 claws and guide to install the No. 1 steering wheel ornament.
  2. INSTALL LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER (w/ Cruise Control System) . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ] - Step 1»(ref-612402-S34846930612014042900000)
  3. INSTALL LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER (w/o Cruise Control System) Engage the 2 claws and install the lower steering wheel boss cover. Install the 2 screws.
  4. INSTALL STEERING SHAKE DAMPER Install the steering shake damper with 2 screws to steering wheel assembly.
  5. INSTALL SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) (for Automatic Transmission) . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ] - Step 1»(ref-612361-S14993410972014042900000)
  6. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
  7. INSPECT AND ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - 12/2013] - Step 11»(ref-612230-S01790979202014042900000)
  8. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Install the steering wheel assembly aligning the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Matchmark Install the steering wheel assembly set nut. Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) Connect the connectors to the spiral cable sub-assembly and steering wheel assembly.
  9. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
  10. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ] - Step 1»(ref-612230-S05049829592014042900000)
  11. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY . Refer to «INSTALLATION [07/2013 - ] - Step 3»(ref-612230-S05049829592014042900000)
  12. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK Refer to «DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612421-S40185353352014042900000)
  13. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT Refer to «DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [07/2013 - ]»(ref-612421-S40185353352014042900000)

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