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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Steering Column: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. Connect No. 2 universal joint assembly  .
    1. Insert the column hole cover No. 2.
    2. Align the matchmarks on the column assembly and No. 2 universal joint assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 2 Universal Joint & Steering Column Matchmarks
      G01095256Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

  2. Install steering column assembly with No. 2 universal joint assembly  .
    1. Install the column assembly with No. 2 universal joint assembly.
    2. Install the 4 steering column set nuts.

      Torque: 26 N.m (260 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 

    3. Connect the connectors.
  3. A/T: Connect transmission control cable assembly  .

    Connect the cable assembly to the shift lever assembly.

  4. Install column hole cover No. 2  .

    Install the column hole cover No. 2 to body with the 3 bolts.

    Fig 2: Locating Column Hole Cover No. 2 Bolts
    G01095257Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 ft.lbf) 

  5. Install No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly  .
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 universal joint assembly and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly.
      Fig 3: Locating Bolts A, B & Matchmarks On No. 2 Intermediate Shaft Assembly & Universal Joint
      G01095258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Align the matchmarks on the control valve shaft and No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly.
    3. Install the "A" and "B" bolts.

      Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 

  6. Install brake pedal return spring  .
  7. Install No. 2 heater to register duct  .
  8. Install lower LH finish panel  .
    1. Install the lower LH finish panel with the 4 bolts.
    2. Connect the hood lock release lever with the 2 screws.
  9. Install spiral cable  . See HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
  10. Install combination switch with spiral cable  .
    1. Install the combination switch with the 3 screws.
    2. Connect the AIRBAG connector.
    3. M/T:

      Connect the 3 connectors.

    4. A/T:

      Connect the 4 connectors.

  11. Install upper and lower column covers  . Install the upper and lower column covers with the 3 screws.
  12. Center spiral cable  .
    1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
    2. Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn the cable.
    3. Then rotate the cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to align the mark.
      NOTE: The cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right of the center.
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