STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback): Installation

2009 Toyota Yaris S, 4D HatchbackSECTION Installation
  1. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering column assembly onto the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the 3 bolts.

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

    2. Connect all the connectors and clamp the wire harnesses onto the steering column assembly bracket.
  2. INSTALL BRAKE PEDAL (for Automatic Transaxle) 
    1. Apply MP grease No. 2 to the brake pedal bush and its installation surfaces.
      Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Assembly Bolts
      G04832509Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 brake pedal bushes, and install the brake pedal with the nut and brake pedal shaft.

      Torque: 37 N*m (375 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the brake master cylinder push rod clevis pin and its installation point.
    4. Connect the brake master cylinder push rod clevis to the brake pedal with the brake master cylinder push rod clevis pin, install the clip onto the brake master cylinder push rod clevis pin, and then install the brake pedal return spring.
    5. Connect all the connectors and clamp the wire harnesses onto the steering column assembly bracket.
      Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pedal Return Spring (For Automatic Transaxle)
      G04832463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT (for Manual Transaxle) (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  4. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS (for Manual Transaxle) (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  5. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks on steering intermediate shaft assembly No. 2 and the steering sliding yoke and provisionally install them with bolt C.

      Torque: 28 N*m (290 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Align the matchmarks on the steering sliding yoke and steering gear assembly and install them with bolt B.

      Torque: 28 N*m (290 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Tighten bolt A.

      Torque: 28 N*m (290 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Assembly & Steering Gear Assembly
      G04832462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET 
    1. Install the column hole cover plate with the 2 clips.
    2. Install the floor carpet.
      Fig 4: Identifying Column Hole Cover Silencer Sheet
      G04832461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Align the 2 claws and install the reinforcement instrument panel sub with the 2 bolts.
  8. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
    Fig 5: Locating Reinforcement Instrument Panel Sub Bolts
    G04832505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. CONNECT POWER STEERING ECU 
    1. Connect the 2 steering column assembly connectors to the power steering ECU.
    2. Install the power steering motor harness and torque sensor wire harness clamps onto the side of the power steering ECU.
    3. Tilt the steering column assembly up and down to make sure that the power steering motor harness and torque sensor wire harness do not interfere with any components.
      Fig 6: Locating Steering Column Assembly Connectors
      G04832459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  12. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  13. INSTALL NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  14. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  15. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  16. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  17. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

  18. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  19. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NO. 1 FINISH PANEL (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  20. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  21. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  22. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable onto the steering column assembly with the clamp
    2. Connect all the connectors to the turn signal switch with spiral cable.
      Fig 7: Locating Turn Signal Switch Clamp
      G04832503Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Engage the claw to install the steering column upper cover.
      Fig 8: Identifying Steering Column Upper Cover Claws
      G04832502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 2 claws to install the steering column lower cover.
    3. Install the 3 screws.
      Fig 9: Identifying Steering Column Lower Cover
      G04832501Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the matchmarks and install the steering wheel assembly onto the steering column assembly.
    2. Install the nut.

      Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Connect all the connectors to the spiral cable.
      Fig 10: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Wheel Assembly & Steering Column Assembly
      G04832499Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. INSTALL STEERING PAD (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  26. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  27. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

  28. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT TURNS OFF (See  DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ) 
  29. PERFORM CALIBRATION OF TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT (See  CALIBRATION  ) 
RENDER: 1.0x

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