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Steering Column - Standard: Removal & Installation Toyota Tercel L50

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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 article: AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM - 1995. AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM - 1996.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing steering wheel, ensure spiral cable is properly aligned. See «ADJUSTMENTS»(ref-53971-S13063048742001011600000) . Tighten steering wheel nut and Torx screws to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-53971-S27723550372001011600000) .
  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.
  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-53971-S09631599632001011600000) . 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-53971-S27723550372001011600000) .

Removal

  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-53971-S09631599632001011600000) . 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-53971-S27723550372001011600000) .
  1. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Remove steering wheel. See «STEERING WHEEL & AIR BAG»(ref-53971-S09631599632001011600000) .
  2. Remove instrument cluster lower trim panel. Remove air duct from under steering column (if equipped). Remove steering column upper and lower covers. Remove combination switch.
  3. On passenger cars, mark "U" joint and steering shaft for installation reference. Remove bolt(s) and disconnect "U" joint from bottom of steering column shaft. Remove bolts securing steering column.
  4. Remove steering column from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-53971-S27723550372001011600000) .

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