2012 Scion xD Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Column Assembly: Reassembly: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 1: Identifying Ignition (Starter) Switch Claws
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    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the ignition (starter) switch assembly onto the steering column bracket assembly upper.
  2. INSTALL KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transaxle) 
    Fig 2: Locating Key Inter Lock Solenoid Screws
    GTY159009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the key inter lock solenoid onto the steering column bracket assembly upper with the 2 screws.
  3. INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 3: Locating Unlock Warning Switch Claws
    GTY166643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the un-lock warning switch assembly onto the steering column bracket assembly upper.

      HINT: 

      Slide the un-lock warning switch assembly, in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration, to install it.

  4. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
    2. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly into the steering column bracket assembly upper.
      Fig 4: Installing Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly
      GTY310845Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a START
      *b ON
      *c ACC
      *d LOCK
    3. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely fixed onto the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.
  5. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Remove the key and check that the steering lock function is activated.
      Fig 5: Checking Steering Lock Function Is Activated
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    2. Insert the key, turn the ignition switch to ACC and check that the steering lock function has been deactivated.
      Fig 6: Checking Steering Lock Function Is Deactivated
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a START
      *b ON
      *c ACC
      *d LOCK
  6. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN BRACKET ASSEMBLY 
    1. Fix the steering column assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Install the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly and steering column clamp upper with 2 new steering lock set bolts, and then tighten the bolts until their heads come off.
      Fig 7: Identifying Steering Lock Set Bolts
      GTY164063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobiliser System) 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and install the transponder key amplifier onto the steering column upper with the switch bracket.
      Fig 8: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier Claws
      GTY310749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL STEERING SLIDING YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering sliding yoke and provisionally install them with the bolt.
      Fig 9: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly No. 2 & Steering Sliding Yoke
      GTY310989Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Matchmark
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