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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Tilt Steering Column: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION 

    Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Steering Lock Operation
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  2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY CYLINDER 
    1. Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
    2. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the cylinder.
    3. Install a new cylinder.
    Fig 2: Replacing Key Cylinder
    G00893398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    Make sure the key is at the ACC position.

  3. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH (See  INSPECTION  ) 
  4. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and ignition switch from the column upper bracket.
    2. Install a new ignition switch with the 2 screws.
  5. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH (See  INSPECTION  ) 
  6. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH 
    1. Slide the key unlock waring switch out of the column upper bracket.
    2. Slide a new key unlock waring switch in the column upper bracket.
  7. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (See  INSPECTION  ) 
  8. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and key interlock solenoid.
    2. Install a new key interlock solenoid with the 2 screws.
  9. INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY COIL. (See  INSPECTION  ) 
  10. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL 
  11. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and transponder key amplifier.
    2. Install a new transponder key amplifier with the 2 screws.
  12. INSPECT BEARING 

    Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnormal noise.

    If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the upper column tube sub-assembly.

    Fig 3: Inspecting Bearing
    G00893399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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