Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

Steering. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
Steering Column. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. PRECAUTION

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  4. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH FRONT

  5. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH

  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1

  11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1

  12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1

  13. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2

  14. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3

  15. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD

  16. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

  18. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH

  19. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  20. REMOVE AIR DUCT NO.1

  21. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NO.2

  22. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

  23. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NO.2

Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) -- Removal



1. PRECAUTION
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2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
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4. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH FRONT


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Using a clip remover, detach the claws and remove the garnish.

    HINT:
    Tape the clip remover tip before use.


5. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.



    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 clips.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the ash receptacle and then disconnect the connector.



6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Remove the screw.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and 3 claws.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the finish panel end.



7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 claws and remove the scuff plate.



8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH

  1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the trim cover.



9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side panel.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Detach the 2 claws.

  1. Remove the under cover and then disconnect the connector.



11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 clips and claw.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Remove the hood lock control cable from the safety pad.

  1. Remove the safety pad.



12. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LOWER NO.1


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and driver side knee airbag assembly.

  1. Disconnect the connector.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.


13. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


14. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


15. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.



    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

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

  1. Disconnect the horn connector.

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.


16. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and main shaft assembly.



    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

    SST
    09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05011)


17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Remove the 3 screws.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the steering column cover lower.

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Disengage the 4 clips to separate the steering column cover upper.

  1. Disengage the claw to remove the steering column cover upper.



18. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and pull out the tilt and telescopic switch.

    NOTICE:
    Pushing on the claw too hard will break the claw.
    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


19. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Remove the clamp and turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.



20. REMOVE AIR DUCT NO.1

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the air duct No.1.



21. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NO.2


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Loosen bolt (A) and remove bolt (B), then slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.

    HINT:
    1. Do not remove bolt (A).
    2. Do not disconnect the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2 from the power steering link assembly.


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the power steering link assembly.

  1. Separate the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the power steering link assembly.



    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Steering Column.Steering System.Steering Column Assembly (For 3Gr-Fse) Removal

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.

  1. Remove the bolt and the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly from the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.



22. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps.



    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Remove the 4 nuts and steering column assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.



23. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NO.2


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.

  1. Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly No.2.