Toyota 4Runner: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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 (See page ).

PROCEDURE

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering wheel (See page ).

4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

(b) Detach the 2 claws to remove the steering column lower cover.

5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER

(a) Detach the 4 clips.

(b) Detach the claw to remove the steering column upper cover.

6. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch with spiral cable.

(b) Use pliers to hold the clamp and raise the claw with a screwdriver. Remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

7. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Transponder Key)

(a) Remove the transponder key amplifier (See page ).

8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the instrument lower panel airbag assembly (See page ).

9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the claws to remove the wire harness protector and wire harness.

(b) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and steering column. Text in Illustration *a Matchmark

(c) Remove the bolt.

(d) Remove the 4 nuts and steering column.

10. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT FENDER APRON TO FRAME SEAL LH

11. DISCONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft. Text in Illustration *a Matchmark

(b) Remove the bolt, and then pull out the intermediate shaft toward the inside of the vehicle.

12. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and steering column hole cover from the vehicle.

13. DISCONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and power steering gear. Text in Illustration *a Matchmark

(b) Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.