2009 Toyota Matrix Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Column Assembly: Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering column assembly.

      HINT:

      If the bushings are missing or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.

      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Bushing
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    2. Install the steering post assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the 2 bushings.
      • Do not line-up the bolt hole by prying on the collar or bushings. Only install the bolt in straight, without applying any force to the bushings.
    3. Connect the connectors and engage the wire harness clamps to the steering post assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Steering Post Assembly Bolt And Nuts
      G06035557Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Engage the wire harness clamp to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness Clamp On Power Steering ECU Assembly
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    5. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.
      Fig 4: Locating Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
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    6. Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.

      HINT:

      Return the lock lever to the original position, engage the claw, and push in the lock of the lock lever, as shown in the illustration.

  2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
    Fig 5: Connecting Power Steering ECU Assembly Connector
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  3. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering intermediate shaft assembly.
    2. Install the bolt.

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

      Fig 6: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly
      G06010395Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly.
    2. Install the bolt.

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

  5. INSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See INSPECTION )
    Fig 7: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly And Power Steering Link Assembly
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  6. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and install the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
      Fig 8: Identifying No. 2 Air Duct Sub-Assembly Claws
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  7. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Install the instrument panel sub reinforcement with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 9: Identifying Instrument Panel Sub Reinforcement Bolts
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  8. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Install the column hole cover silencer sheet with the 2 clips.
    2. Install the floor carpet.
      Fig 10: Identifying Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet Clips
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  9. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobilizer System) 
    1. Connect the connector to the transponder key amplifier.
    2. Align the transponder key amplifier with the steering column upper bracket. Tilt the amplifier slightly and slide it into position.
      Fig 11: Locating Transponder Key Amplifier Connector
      G06010351Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Push the transponder key amplifier, and engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key amplifier to the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 12: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier To Steering Column Upper Bracket
      G06010400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using pliers, engage the claw. Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly.
    2. Install the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
      Fig 13: Identifying Clamp And Claw Location On Turn Signal Switch
      G06035546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the claw and the 2 pins and install the upper steering column cover.
  12. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    NOTE: If the lower steering column cover is installed in the incorrect order, it will not be possible to assemble the lower steering column cover.
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