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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Tilt Steering Column: Disassembly

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Prius and 2001 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
  1. Remove the screw and transponder key coil. 
  2. Remove column upper bracket and column upper clamp  :
    1. Using a centering punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
    2. Using a 3 - 4 mm (0.12 - 0.16 in.) drill, drill into the 2 bolts.
      Fig 1: Extracting Column Upper Bracket & Clamp Bolts
      G01066387Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 bolts, column upper bracket and column upper clamp.
  3. Remove tilt steering support  :
    1. Remove the look nut.
    2. Remove the washer, steering pawl set bolt and tilt steering support.
    3. Remove the 2 No. 1 tilt steering support collars.
  4. Remove 2 energy absorbing plates  :
    1. Using pliers, remove the 2 energy absorbing clips.
      Fig 2: Identifying Energy Absorbing Clips
      G01066388Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 energy absorbing plates, 2 energy absorbing guides, and 2 break away capsules.
  5. Using a screw driver, remove the torsion spring  .
    Fig 3: Locating & Removing Torsion Spring
    G01066389Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Remove tilt lever and break away bracket  :
      NOTE: This bolt is left-handed one.
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