Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000161SV
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [06/2017 - 10/2020]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during steering column assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane Departure Alert System (w/ Steering Control)

2018 - 2020 MY Camry [03/2017 - 10/2020]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Pre-collision system

Intelligent clearance sonar system*5

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking Assist Monitor System

2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Panoramic view monitor system

2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Steering sensor*1
  • Steering angle neutral point (Initialize parking assist monitor system)
  • Steering angle setting

Parking assist monitor system

2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION for Initialization

2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION for Calibration

Steering sensor*2

Steering angle neutral point (Initialize panoramic view monitor system)

Panoramic view monitor system

2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION for Initialization

2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION for Calibration

Steering sensor*3

Steering angle neutral point (Initialize intelligent clearance sonar system)
  • Intelligent clearance sonar system
  • Intuitive parking assist system

2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: INTELLIGENT CLEARANCE SONAR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

Steering lock actuator assembly*4

Code registration (Smart key System (for Start Function))

Smart key system (for Start Function)

2018 - 2019 MY Camry [03/2017 - 09/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function): REGISTRATION 2020 - 2022 MY Camry [09/2019 - 08/2022]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function): REGISTRATION

*1: w/ Parking Assist Monitor System

*2: w/ Panoramic View Monitor System

*3: w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System

*4: w/ Smart Key System

*5: When performing learning using the Techstream.

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: INTELLIGENT CLEARANCE SONAR SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

Click here 2018 - 2022 MY Camry [03/2017 - 08/2022]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: REMOVAL

4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 03/2020]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: REMOVAL+ 2020 MY Camry [03/2020 - 10/2020]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: REMOVAL+

5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Removing the lower steering column cover sub-assembly in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.

(a) Release the tilt and telescopic lever and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

(b) Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.

(c) Remove the 3 screws.

Push Area

Push in this direction

(d) While pressing the push area shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws, slightly lower the lower steering column cover sub-assembly.

6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Disengage the claw and separate the upper steering column cover.

Separate in this direction

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips to remove the upper steering column cover.

7. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL (w/o Smart Key System)

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the transponder key coil.

8. REMOVE 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 assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

(a) Disconnect each connector from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

(b) Using pliers, expand the clamp.

*a

Clamp

(c) While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side): REMOVAL

10. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

*a

View A

Front

(b) Disengage the 3 claws to remove the No. 1 air duct.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to deform or damage the lower heater case of the air conditioner unit assembly when removing the No. 1 air duct.

11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH

Click here 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [06/2017 -        ]; MAINTENANCE: TIRE AND WHEEL: REMOVAL

12. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Click here 2018 MY Camry [06/2017 - 08/2018]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+ 2019 MY Camry [08/2018 - 09/2019]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+ 2020 MY Camry [09/2019 - 03/2020]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+ 2020 MY Camry [03/2020 - 10/2020]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+

13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER

(a) Turn back the floor carpet.

(b) Remove the clip.

(c) Disengage the 2 clips to remove the steering column hole cover.

14. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp as shown in the illustration.

(b) Remove the bolt and slide the steering intermediate shaft assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

*a

Matchmark

(c) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly.

(d) Remove the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

15. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect each connector and disengage each wire harness clamp from the steering column assembly.

(b) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering column assembly.