Steering Column (Service Information) (Plug-In): Overview Toyota Prius Plug-in

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1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-553292-S39048668552013051700000)
3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY See step 3
4. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER NOTE: Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break. Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 4 claws. Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws. HINT: Spread the claws to disengage them. Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into each service hole to disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a Service Hole *b Protective Tape HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Disengage the 2 claws and 2 pins to remove the upper steering column cover.
6. 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, expand the clamp. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *1 Clamp *2 Claw While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-553292-S26017512562013051700000)
8. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-553419-S10794863042013051700000)
9. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT . Refer to «REMOVAL - Step 26»(/toyota/prius-plug-in/2012-2014/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-panels-trim-service-information-plug-in)
10. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
11. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET Turn back the floor carpet. Remove the 2 clips and column hole cover silencer sheet.
12. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering intermediate shaft. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a Matchmark Remove the bolt. Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering intermediate shaft.
13. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the power steering ECU assembly. Disconnect each connector and disengage each wire harness clamp from the steering post assembly. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.
14. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly. TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION *a Matchmark Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

See also:
• REMOVAL - Step 26
• REMOVAL - Step 2