Steering Column Assembly Installation

Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.

Install the bolt.

Torque:

35 N*m{360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}

Install the steering column assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque:

21 N*m{214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

Connect the connectors and wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.

Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.

Install the bolt.

Torque:

35 N*m{360 kgf*cm, 26 ft.*lbf}

Install the clamp to the steering column hole shield.

Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 1 air duct.

Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly with the clamp.

Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

Engage the claw to install the upper steering column cover.

Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.

Install the 2 screws.

Torque:

2.0 N*m{20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf}

Check that the ignition switch is off.

Check that the battery negative (-) cable is disconnected.

CAUTION:

Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.

NOTICE:

Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.

Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.

NOTICE:

Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.

HINT:

The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.

Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.

Torque:

50 N*m{510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf}

Connect the connectors to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

Check that the ignition switch is off.

Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.

CAUTION:

Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

Support the steering pad with one hand.

Connect the 2 airbag connectors to the steering pad.

NOTICE:

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

Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.

Confirm that the circumference groove of the "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.

Using a "TORX" socket (T30), tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.

Torque:

8.8 N*m{90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf}

Engage the claw and install the No. 3 lower steering wheel cover.

Engage the claw and install the No. 2 lower steering wheel cover.

Install the air hose and connect the connector.

Engage the 2 claws and the DLC3.

Engage the claw and the 4 clips.

Instal the lower instrument panel finish panel LH with the screw <B> and bolt <A>.

Engage the 2 clips.

Install the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH with the cowl side trim clip.

Engage the 7 claws and 3 clips, then install the front door scuff plate LH.

With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:

1. Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.
   

Make sure that the horn sounds.

HINT:

If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system (CAMRY_ACV40 RM0000016F502OX.html).