Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000012UAE
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 06/2017]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Make sure that the wire harness is not interfering with the steering column assembly.

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

Torque:

36 N·m {367 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

  • After the column is installed, check the tilt operation.
  • If a large amount of force is required to operate the tilt mechanism or abnormal noise occurs, loosen the nuts and move the bracket forward or backward until the tilt operation works smoothly.

    Tighten the nuts and check the tilt operation again.

(b) Connect each connector and engage each wire harness clamp to the steering column assembly.

3. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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

*a

Matchmark

(b) Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering column assembly.

(c) Install the bolt.

Torque:

35 N·m {357 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

(d) Tighten the clamp.

4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER

(a) Install the steering column hole cover with the 2 clips.

(b) Install the clip.

(c) Return the floor carpet.

5. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH

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7. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT

(a) Engage the 3 claws to install a new No. 1 air duct.

(b) Install the 2 bolts.

Torque:

9.8 N·m {100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf}

8. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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

NOTICE:

  • Do not remove/install the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
  • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
  • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

(a) Using pliers, expand the clamp.

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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.

10. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY COIL (w/o Smart Key System)

(a) Engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key coil.

(b) Connect the connector.

11. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Engage the 2 claws and 4 clips to connect the upper steering column cover.

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

Install in this direction

12. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

(b) Install the 3 screws.

13. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

14. INSPECT AND ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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15. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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16. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

17. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

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18. PERFORM INITIALIZATION AND CALIBRATION (w/ Parking Assist Monitor System)

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