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

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering wheel (See page 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION ).

PROCEDURE

1. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

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 ).

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

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

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

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

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

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

6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

(b) Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

Text in Illustration

*a

Matchmark

(c) Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

(d) Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

Text in Illustration

*a

Turn

*b

Hold

SST: 09950-50013

09951-05010

09952-05010

09953-05020

09954-05070

NOTICE:

  • Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
  • Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch to ON.
  • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

7. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; CRUISE CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH: REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE

9. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY

2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; AUDIO / VIDEO: STEERING PAD SWITCH: REMOVAL+

10. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (w/ Steering Heater)

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