REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| WARNING | Failure 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
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing steering wheel, ensure spiral cable is properly aligned. See «ADJUSTMENTS»(ref-127934-S38352133162001103100000) . Tighten steering wheel nut and Torx screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-127934-S09874421372001103100000) .
- 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.
- 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.
- Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-127934-S22878988232001103100000) . Remove instrument cluster lower trim panel. Remove upper and lower steering column covers.
- 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-127934-S09874421372001103100000) .
Removal
- Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-127934-S22878988232001103100000) . Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Remove combination switch (if necessary).
- 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.
- 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, column upper bracket and lock cylinder.
- To remove lock cylinder from column upper bracket, place ignition key to ACC position. Using a screwdriver, push down on stop pin located on side of column upper bracket. Pull out 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. Tighten steering wheel nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-127934-S09874421372001103100000) .
Removal & Installation (Corolla)
- Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before starting work to prevent accidental air bag deployment. Remove steering wheel pad and steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-127934-S22878988232001103100000) .
- Remove scuff plate and cowl side trim. Remove lower left hand instrument finish panel and panel insert. Remove upper and lower column covers. Remove combination switch with spiral cable.
- Remove No. 2 heater-to-register duct. Remove column hole cover. Make reference marks on sliding yoke and control valve shaft. Loosen upper sliding yoke bolt, and remove lower bolt. Disconnect connectors. Remove 2 column assembly set bolts, nuts and steering column assembly. Remove upper sliding yoke bolt and sliding yoke.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-127934-S09874421372001103100000) . Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-127934-S12046952132001103100000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
Scheme 4
Scheme 4: Removal & Installation (Highlander)
- Place wheels in straight ahead position. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before starting work to prevent accidental air bag deployment. Remove steering wheel pad and steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-127934-S22878988232001103100000)
- Remove 3 screws and steering column upper and lower covers. Remove spiral cable. Remove headlight dimmer switch assembly and windshield wiper switch assembly. Remove lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly. Remove lower left side instrument panel insert.
- Loosen bolt "A", and remove clamp from steering column hole cover No. 1. Separate steering column hole cover No. 2 from steering column hole cover No. 1. Loosen bolt "B". (Scheme 4) Place match marks on steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly and steering gear assembly. Remove bolt, and separate steering intermediate shaft sub-assembly.
- Separate connectors and wire harness clamps. Remove 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering column assembly from instrument panel reinforcement assembly.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-127934-S09874421372001103100000). Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-127934-S12046952132001103100000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
Scheme 5
Scheme 5: Removal & Installation (Tacoma)
- Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering pad and steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-127934-S22878988232001103100000).
- Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect hood release handle from instrument panel. Remove 4 bolts and 1 screw and remove instrument panel lower left finish panel. Remove air duct from instrument panel outlet.
- Disconnect 3 electrical connectors. Disconnect air bag connector. Remove 3 screws and combination switch with spiral cable. Remove 2 bolts, and disconnect Junction Block No. 1.
- Place match marks on No. 2 intermediate shaft and control valve shaft. Loosen bolt "A", and remove bolt "B". Disconnect No. 2 intermediate shaft from control valve shaft. Fully remove bolt "A" and No. 2 intermediate shaft. Remove steering column hole cover. (Scheme 5)
- Disconnect electrical connectors. Remove 2 column assembly bolts and nuts. On 2WD models, remove 5 column hole cover installation bolts. Place match marks on universal joint No. 2 and main shaft assembly. Remove bolt, universal joint No 2 and column hole cover.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-127934-S09874421372001103100000). Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-127934-S12046952132001103100000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
Scheme 6
Scheme 6: Removal (Tundra)
- Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-127934-S22878988232001103100000).
- Remove 3 screws and upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect electrical connectors and air bag connector. Remove 3 screws and air bag spiral and combination switch with spiral cable.
- Remove instrument lower finish panel. Remove 2 screws, and disconnect hood release lever from panel. Remove 4 bolts and instrument panel lower finish panel. Remove No. 2 heater-to-register duct and brake pedal return spring.
- Place match marks on No. 2 "U" joint and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. (Scheme 6) Remove bolt "A". Place match marks on No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly and control valve shaft. Remove bolt "B". Remove No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Remove 3 bolts and column hole cover No. 2.
- On models equipped with A/T, disconnect cable assembly from column shift lever assembly. Disconnect connectors. Remove 4 steering column set nuts. Pull out steering column assembly with No. 2 "U" joint assembly.
- Place match marks on steering column assembly and No. 2 "U" joint assembly. Remove bolt and column hole cover No. 2. Disconnect No. 2 "U" joint assembly.
Installation (Tundra)
- Insert column hole cover No. 2. Align match marks on column assembly and No. 2 "U" joint assembly. Install bolt to connect No. 2 "U" joint assembly.
- Install column assembly with No. 2 "U" joint assembly. Install 4 steering column set nuts. Connect connectors. On models equipped with A/T, connect transmission control cable assembly to shift lever assembly.
- Align match marks on No. 2 "U" joint assembly and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Align match marks on control valve shaft and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly. Install bolts "A" and "B". (Scheme 6)
- Install brake pedal return spring and No. 2 heater-to-register duct. Install lower finish panel with 4 bolts. Connect hood lock release lever with 2 screws. Install spiral cable. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-127934-S12046952132001103100000) under ADJUSTMENTS. Install combination switch with 3 screws. Connect air bag and connectors.
- Install lower and upper column covers with 3 screws. Ensure tires are in straight-ahead position. Turn cable counterclockwise until there is resistance. Rotate cable clockwise 2.5 turns to align mark.
- To install steering wheel, align match marks on wheel and main shaft. Install wheel set nut. Connect connector. Install steering wheel pad. Connect air bag connector. Install wheel pad when Torx screw is set in screw case. Using a Torx socket wrench, tighten 2 screws to 78 INCH lbs. (8.8 N.m). Install 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers. Check steering wheel center point.
- Tighten all bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-127934-S09874421372001103100000). Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-127934-S12046952132001103100000) under ADJUSTMENTS.
Removal & Installation (4Runner)
- Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-127934-S22878988232001103100000) .
- Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect hood release handle from instrument panel. Remove fuel lid release lever from instrument panel. Remove 4 bolts and instrument panel lower left finish panel.
- Remove starter switch bezel. Remove air duct from instrument panel outlet.
- Disconnect 3 electrical connectors. Disconnect air bag connector. Remove 3 screws and combination switch. Remove spiral cable. Remove brake pedal return spring.
- Place match marks on intermediate shaft and "U" joint, and place match marks on steering gear shaft and "U" joint. Remove upper and lower clamp bolts from "U" joint. Remove intermediate shaft.
- Remove floor hole cover. Fully remove upper "U" joint clamp bolt, and remove "U" joint assembly.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to specifications. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-127934-S09874421372001103100000) . Ensure spiral cable is properly installed and adjusted. See «SPIRAL CABLE»(ref-127934-S12046952132001103100000) under ADJUSTMENTS.