Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000012UAG
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 -           ]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY; 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

w/ Smart Key System with Steering Lock Actuator Assembly:

Before replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, refer to Registration.

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PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN BRACKET WITH SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

(a) Secure the steering column assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Using a drill, drill a hole in the 2 steering lock set bolts and insert a screw extractor.

(c) Using the screw extractor, remove the 2 steering lock set bolts, upper steering column clamp and upper steering column bracket with switch assembly.

2. REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System with Steering Lock Actuator Assembly)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the upper steering column bracket with switch assembly (w/o Smart Key System).

3. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

(a) Turn the ignition switch to ACC.

*a

LOCK

*b

ACC

Push

Pull

(b) Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the upper steering column bracket assembly, as shown in the illustration, and pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.

4. REMOVE UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

(a) Remove the un-lock warning switch assembly by pushing up the center part and releasing the 2 claws.

HINT:

Slide the un-lock warning switch assembly in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.

*a

Center Part

5. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the ignition or starter switch assembly from the upper steering column bracket assembly.