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Model Year Start: 2016 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [12/2015 -           ]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the steering column assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque:

25 N·m {255 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

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.

(b) Engage the 3 wire harness clamps to the steering column assembly.

(c) Connect the 2 connectors.

2. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.

(b) Install the bolt.

Torque:

35 N·m {360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

3. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobiliser System)

(a) Connect the connector to the transponder key amplifier.

(b) Align the transponder key amplifier with the steering column upper bracket. Tilt the amplifier slightly and slide it into position.

(c) Push the transponder key amplifier, and engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key amplifier to the steering column upper bracket.

4. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using pliers, expand the clamp.

(b) While holding the clamp expanded, install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly and engage the claw.

(c) Return the clamp to its original position.

(d) Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

5. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Engage the 4 clips and 2 guides to install the upper steering column cover to the instrument panel cluster finish panel.

(b) Engage the claw to install the upper steering column cover.

6. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.

(b) Install the 2 screws.

7. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: INSTALLATION+

8. INSTALL STEERING PAD

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: INSTALLATION+

9. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: INSTALLATION+

10. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: INSTALLATION+

11. INSTALL NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: INSTALLATION+ 2017 - 2020 MY Sienna [08/2016 -        ]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: INSTALLATION+

12. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(See page 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION )

13. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

14. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: INSTALLATION+

15. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

16. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

  • Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
  • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION 2017 MY Sienna [08/2016 - 11/2017]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION 2018 - 2020 MY Sienna [11/2017 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION ).

17. INSPECT STEERING PAD

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION+

18. KEY REGISTRATION (w/ Smart Key System)

HINT:

When replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, perform the key registration (See page 2016 MY Sienna [12/2015 - 08/2016]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM(w/ Smart Key System): REGISTRATION+ 2017 - 2020 MY Sienna [08/2016 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM(w/ Smart Key System): REGISTRATION+ ).

19. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

(See page 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )

20. PERFORM ASSIST MAP WRITING

HINT:

When replacing the steering column assembly, perform the assist map writing (See page 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: REGISTRATION ).