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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Steering Column ASSY: Overhaul

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Overhaul
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. PRECAUTION (SEE  AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS  ) 
  2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2 
  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3 
  5. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  6. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE  HORN ASSY  ) 
  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY 
    1. Remove the steering wheel assy set nut.
    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assy and main shaft assy.
    3. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assy.

      SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)

      Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Assy
      G03552792Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and steering column cover LWR.
      Fig 2: Removing Steering Column Cover LWR
      G03552793Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
  10. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSY W/SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and turn signal switch assy w/spiral cable sub-assy.
  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSY LH (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH LOWER PANEL LH (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PNL INSERT SUB-ASSY LWR LH 
  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  17. REMOVE HEATER TO FOOT DUCT NO.3 (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
  18. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the 4 connectors and wire harness clamp from the instrument panel junction block assy.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors & Wire Harness Clamp
      G03552794Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Loosen bolt A and remove the clamp from the steering column hole shield.
    3. Separate the steering column hole cover No.2 from the steering column hole shield.
      Fig 4: Separating Steering Column Hole Cover No. 2 From Steering Column Hole Shield
      G03552795Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Loosen bolt B on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assy.
    5. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assy and steering gear assy.
      Fig 5: Putting Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assy & Steering Gear Assy
      G03552796Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the bolt and separate the steering intermediate shaft sub-assy.
  19. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps from the steering column assy.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and steering column assy.
      Fig 6: Removing Steering Column Assy
      G03552797Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft sub-assy and steering main shaft assy.
    2. Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft sub-assy.
      Fig 7: Removing Steering Intermediate Shaft Assy
      G03552798Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER 
    1. Widen the claw hung onto the upper bracket by approximately 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) using a screwdriver.
    2. Pull the transponder key amplifier towards the rear of the vehicle with the claw open.
      NOTE: Do not use excessive force to prevent the case from being damaged. 
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