Steering Column Assembly -- Removal |
- CAUTION:
- w/ Airbag System:
- Some of these service operations affect the SRS. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS before servicing (HILUX_TGN26 RM000000KT10ITX.html).
1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD |
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- w/ Airbag System:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (HILUX_TGN26 RM000004QR300CX.html).
3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER |
Remove the 3 bolts and lower cover.
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5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER |
Detach the claw and remove the upper cover.
6. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Airbag System) |
Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the combination switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.
Text in Illustration *1 Clamp *2 Claw
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7. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Airbag System) |
- HINT:
- Refer to the step "REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY".
Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws the horn contact plate.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape - HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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Detach the 2 claws, 3 clips and 3 guides and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
9. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE |
Loosen the bolt labeled A.
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Place matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and steering intermediate shaft.
Text in Illustration *1 Matchmark
Remove the bolt labeled B.
Disconnect the steering sliding yoke from the steering intermediate shaft.
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10. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 3 bolts and cover.
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11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the connectors and detach the wire harness clamps from the steering column.
Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the steering column together with the steering sliding with coupling yoke.
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