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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Tilt Steering Column: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY TO STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Install the transmission shift switch assembly.
    2. Push the terminal 1 (horn switch terminal) into the connector.
    3. Engage the secondary locking device of the connector.
    4. Install the 2 screws.
      5. Fig 1: Installing Transmission Shift Switch Assembly To Steering Wheel
      G00893414Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL NO. 2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Install the No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly with the bolt.

    1. Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 
  3. INSTALL SLIDING YOKE 

    Temporarily install sliding yoke with the bolt "A".

  4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 

    Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.

    1. Torque: 26 N.m (270 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) 
  5. CONNECT HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 

    Connect the heater to register duct with the 2 screws.

    6. Fig 2: Connecting Heater To Register Duct
    G00893415Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER PAD INSERT 

    Install the instrument panel lower pad insert with the 3 bolts.

  7. CONNECT BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING 
  8. CONNECT SLIDING YOKE 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the sliding yoke and control valve shaft.
    2. Install the bolt "A" and "B".
      1. Torque: 35 N.m (360 kgf.cm, 26 ft.lbf) 
      3. Fig 3: Connecting Sliding Yoke
      G00893416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER 

    Install the No. 2 engine under cover with the 5 screws.

  10. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE 
  11. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Install the combination switch with the 3 screws.
    2. Connect the airbag connector.
    3. Connect the connectors.
  12. INSTALL COLUMN UPPER AND LOWER COVERS 
    1. Install the column upper cover.
    2. Install the column lower cover with the 3 screws.
  13. INSTALL CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Connect the connector and install the cluster finish panel.
    2. Install the 2 screws.
  14. INSTALL LOWER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Connect the hood lock control cable to the lower finish panel.
    2. Connect the connectors and install the lower finish panel.
    3. Install the 3 screws.
  15. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE AND COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD 
    1. Install the cowl side trim board with the clip.
    2. Install the front door inside scuff plate.
  16. 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.
    3. Then rotate the cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to align the marks.

      HINT:

      The cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right of the center.

      4. Fig 4: Aligning Marks On Center Spiral Cable
      G00893417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
    2. Install the steering wheel set nut.
      1. Torque: 50 N.m (510 kgf.cm, 37 ft.lbf) 
    3. Connect the connector.
  18. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD 
    NOTE:
    • Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new ones. 
    • Make sure the wheel pad is installed with the specified torque. 
    • If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects on the case or connector, replace the wheel pad with a new one. 
    • When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wirings do not interfere with other parts and that they are not pinched between other parts. 
    1. Connect the airbag connector.
    2. Install the steering wheel pad after confirming that the circumference groove of the torx screws is caught on the screw case.
    3. Using a torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws.
      1. Torque: 8.8 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in.lbf) 
    Fig 5: Installing Torx Screws
    G00893418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
RENDER: 1.0x

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