Steering Column - Tilt: Removal & Installation Toyota Corolla VIII

Installation

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing steering wheel, ensure spiral cable is properly aligned. See SPIRAL CABLE under «ADJUSTMENTS»(ref-123452-S01255152052001092500000) . Tighten steering wheel nut and Torx screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-123452-S42907744162001092500000) .
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 after 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 off, a short circuit may be present in AIR BAG warning light circuit.

Removal & Installation

1. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-123452-S12964163982001092500000) . Remove instrument panel lower finish panel. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Locate and disconnect combination switch and spiral cable electrical connector(s).
2. On models equipped with cruise control switches on steering wheel, disconnect cruise control electrical connector(s) from slip ring. Remove slip ring from combination switch.
3. On all models, remove wire ties securing combination switch wiring harness to column. Remove screws securing combination switch and spiral cable to steering column. Remove combination switch with spiral cable. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten steering wheel nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-123452-S42907744162001092500000) .

Removal

1. Remove steering wheel and combination switch (if necessary). See STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG and «COMBINATION SWITCH»(ref-123452-S15533678652001092500000) . Disconnect ignition switch harness connectors. If shear bolt studs are accessible, use a hacksaw to cut slots into exposed studs.
2. Remove studs using a screwdriver. If shear bolt studs are recessed or hard to reach with hacksaw, use a center punch on studs. Using a drill bit and screw extractor, remove studs. Place key in ACC position and remove ignition switch and lock cylinder.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Install NEW shear bolts. Tighten shear bolts finger tight. Ensure proper operation of ignition switch and lock cylinder. Tighten shear bolts until heads break off. Install combination switch, upper and lower steering column covers and steering wheel (if removed). Tighten steering wheel nut and Torx screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Removal & Installation (Avalon)

1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before starting work to prevent air bag deployment. Remove steering wheel pad. Mark steering shaft and steering wheel for installation reference. Remove steering wheel.
2. Remove upper and lower column covers. Remove cowl side trim and front door inside scuff plate. Remove instrument cluster lower trim panel. Remove left-side insert trim panel. Remove air duct from under steering column. Remove combination switch with spiral cable. Disconnect shift control cable (if equipped).
3. Mark "U" joint and intermediate shaft for installation reference. Remove bolt(s) and disconnect "U" joint from intermediate shaft. Remove dust seal. Disconnect steering column harness connectors. Remove steering column bolts and steering column. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-123452-S42907744162001092500000) .

Removal & Installation (Camry)

1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before starting work to prevent air bag deployment. Remove steering wheel pad. Mark steering shaft and steering wheel for installation reference. Remove steering wheel.
2. Remove upper and lower column covers. Remove cowl side trim and front door inside scuff plate. Remove instrument cluster lower trim panel. Remove left-side lower instrument panel. Remove lower instrument finish panel. Remove combination switch with spiral cable.
3. Mark "U" joint and intermediate shaft for installation reference. Remove bolt(s) and disconnect "U" joint from intermediate shaft. Disconnect steering column harness connectors. Remove steering column bolts and steering column. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-123452-S42907744162001092500000) .

Removal & Installation (Celica & Supra)

1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before starting work to prevent air bag deployment. Remove steering wheel pad. Mark steering shaft and steering wheel for installation reference. Remove steering wheel.
2. Remove upper and lower column covers. Remove combination switch and spiral cable (if equipped). Remove all necessary instrument finish panels. Remove air duct from under steering column. Mark "U" joint, steering gear shaft, intermediate shaft and mainshaft for installation reference. Remove bolt(s) and disconnect "U" joint from steering gear shaft. Disconnect intermediate shaft from mainshaft.
3. Disconnect steering column harness connectors. Remove steering column bolts and steering column. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-123452-S42907744162001092500000) .

Removal & Installation (Corolla)

1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before starting work to prevent air bag deployment. Remove steering wheel pad. Mark steering shaft and steering wheel for installation reference. Remove steering wheel.
2. Remove upper and lower column covers. Remove front door scuff plate. Remove lower finish panel. Remove air duct from under steering column. Remove combination switch with spiral cable. Remove column hole cover.
3. Mark "U" joint (sliding yoke) and steering gear shaft for installation reference. Remove bolt(s) and disconnect "U" joint from steering gear shaft. Disconnect steering column harness connectors. Remove steering column bolts and steering column. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-123452-S42907744162001092500000) .