Steering Column Assembly Reassembly

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Steering Column. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

  1. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System)

  2. INSTALL UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

  3. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

  4. INSTALL SOLENOID WIRE (for Automatic Transaxle without Smart Key System)

  5. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transaxle without Smart Key System)

  6. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)

  7. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle without Smart Key System)

  8. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION (w/o Smart Key System)

  9. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

Steering Column Assembly -- Reassembly


NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.


1. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System)
  1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.

  1. Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly to the steering column assembly with a new tapered-head bolt.

    NOTICE:
    Be sure to use a new tapered-head bolt.


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  1. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt heads break off.



2. INSTALL UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)


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  1. Attach the 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch onto the steering column upper bracket.

    HINT:
    Slide the unlock warning switch in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to install it.


3. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)


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  1. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in the ACC position.

  1. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the steering lock sub-assembly.

  1. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.



4. INSTALL SOLENOID WIRE (for Automatic Transaxle without Smart Key System)


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  1. Install the solenoid wire to the steering column upper bracket.



5. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transaxle without Smart Key System)


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  1. Connect the solenoid wire connector to the key interlock solenoid.



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  1. Install the key interlock solenoid to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.



6. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


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  1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.



7. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle without Smart Key System)


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  1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.



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  1. Install the solenoid wire connector to the ignition or starter switch assembly.



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  1. Make sure that the solenoid wire runs securely through the gap of the steering column upper bracket as shown in the illustration.



8. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION (w/o Smart Key System)


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  1. Check that the steering lock mechanism is activated when the key is removed.



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  1. Check that the steering lock mechanism is deactivated when the key is inserted and turned to the ACC position.

    HINT:
    If there is any abnormality, replace the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly or steering column upper with switch bracket assembly.


9. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)
  1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.

  1. Temporarily install the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly to the steering column assembly with a new tapered-head bolt.

    NOTICE:
    Be sure to use a new tapered-head bolt.


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  1. Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt heads break off.