Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - STEERING COLUMN

STEERING WHEEL - REMOVAL

  • CAUTION:
  • Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column ().
1. FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
  • CAUTION:
  • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  • NOTICE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected ().
4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
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Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering wheel cover.

5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
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Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering wheel cover.

6. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/ Airbag System)
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Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

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Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel, as shown in the illustration. Then support the steering pad with one hand.

  • NOTICE:
  • When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

Disconnect the horn connector.

Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.

  • NOTICE:
  • When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
7. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/o Airbag System)
  • HINT:
  • Refer to the step "REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/ Airbag System)".
8. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Steering Pad Switch)
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Disconnect the connector.

Remove the 2 screws.

Detach the 4 claws and remove the steering pad switch.

9. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH (w/ Cruise Control System)
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Disconnect the connector and clamp.

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Remove the 2 screws.

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Remove the switch.

10. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Remove the steering wheel set nut.

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Put matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.

Text in Illustration
*aMatchmark
*bHold
*cTurn

Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

  • SST
  • 09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05011)
11. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (w/ Steering Heater)
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Disconnect the 2 connectors.

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Detach the connector clamp.

Remove the 2 screws and steering wheel heater control assembly from the lower steering wheel boss cover.

12. REMOVE STEERING PAD COVER LH (w/o Steering Pad Switch)
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Remove the screw and 3 guide pins, remove the steering pad cover.

13. REMOVE STEERING PAD COVER RH (w/o Steering Pad Switch)
  • HINT:
  • Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
14. REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER
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Remove the 2 screws and remove the steering shake damper.

15. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL BOSS LOWER COVER
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Remove the 2 screws and 4 claws, and remove the steering wheel boss lower cover.

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