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Steering Column - Standard: Removal & Installation Toyota Corolla VIII

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

WARNINGFailure to follow air bag service precautions may result in air bag deployment and personal injury. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS. After component replacement, perform a system operational check to ensure proper system operation. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing steering wheel, ensure spiral cable is properly aligned. See ADJUSTMENTS. Tighten steering wheel nut and Torx screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-123451-S37811693082001092500000) .
  2. After steering wheel and steering wheel pad are installed, ensure proper operation of air bag system by turning ignition switch to ACC or ON position. AIR BAG warning light should illuminate, then turn off in about 6 seconds.
  3. If AIR BAG warning light remains illuminated for more than 6 seconds, air bag system is malfunctioning and needs repair. If AIR BAG warning light illuminates with ignition on, a short circuit is likely in AIR BAG warning light circuit.

Removal & Installation (4Runner)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove screw(s) securing horn pad and remove horn pad. Disconnect horn electrical connector(s). Remove steering wheel nut and washer.
  2. Mark steering shaft and steering wheel for installation reference. Use appropriate puller to remove steering wheel from shaft. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten steering wheel nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-123451-S37811693082001092500000) .

Removal & Installation (All Models)

  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-123451-S10592945292001092500000) or STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD. Remove instrument cluster lower trim panel. Remove upper and lower steering column covers.
  2. Disconnect combination switch electrical connector. Remove screws securing combination switch to steering column and remove combination switch. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten steering wheel nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-123451-S37811693082001092500000) .

Removal (All Models)

  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-123451-S10592945292001092500000) or STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Remove combination switch (if necessary).
  2. Disconnect ignition switch harness connectors. If shear bolt studs are accessible, use a hacksaw to cut slots into exposed studs. Using a screwdriver, remove studs.
  3. If shear bolt studs are recessed or hard to reach with a hacksaw, center punch studs. Using a drill bit and screw extractor, remove studs. Remove ignition switch and lock cylinder.
  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install NEW shear bolts. Tighten shear bolts finger tight. Ensure proper operation of ignition switch and lock cylinder.
  2. Tighten shear bolts until heads break off. Install combination switch, upper and lower steering column covers and steering wheel. Tighten steering wheel nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-123451-S37811693082001092500000) .
  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel pad. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG or «STEERING WHEEL & HORN PAD»(ref-123451-S07875258782001092500000) .
  2. On Tercel, remove front door scuff plate and cowl side trim. On all models, disconnect instrument panel junction block. Remove upper and lower column covers. Remove combination switch and spiral cable. On Tercel and Celica, remove cluster finish lower panel. On Celica, remove finish lower No. 1 panel and finish panel. On all models remove No. 2 heater to register duct. ninstrument cluster lower trim panel. On Tacoma, disconnect transmission control assembly.
  3. On 4Runner, Remove brake pedal return spring. On some models with 2WD , remove column hole cover and column hole cover No. 2 set bolts with 4WD. On manual 2WD model, disconnect and remove sliding yoke. On power 4WD model, mark intermediate No.2 shaft and control valve shaft for installation purposes then remove intermediate No. 2 shaft.
  4. On Tacoma 4WD and 4Runner, remove steering column assembly and universal joint No. 2. On other models, remove steering column assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-123451-S37811693082001092500000) .

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