Last Modified: 07-31-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000028K69
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [11/2022 -           ]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022 -        ]

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 (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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*1: If matchmarks were not placed when removing parts related to steering operation, perform end position initial setting.

Power steering ECU assembly

Update ECU security key

Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; SETUP: WHEN REPLACING OR REMOVING/INSTALLING PARTS: UPDATE ECU SECURITY KEY

ECU configuration

  • Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; SETUP: WHEN REPLACING OR REMOVING/INSTALLING PARTS: ECU CONFIGURATION

Perform power steering ECU initial setting (assist map writing)

  • Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

End position initial setting

-

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Electric power steering column sub-assembly

Perform power steering ECU initial setting (assist map writing)

  • Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

End position initial setting

-

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly*1

End position initial setting

-

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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*1: w/ Smart Key System

*2: w/ Steering Lock Function

*3: If matchmarks were not placed when removing parts related to steering operation, perform end position initial setting.

Power steering ECU assembly

for G16E-GTS

  • Update ECU security key

Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; SETUP: WHEN REPLACING OR REMOVING/INSTALLING PARTS: UPDATE ECU SECURITY KEY

for G16E-GTS

  • ECU configuration
  • Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; SETUP: WHEN REPLACING OR REMOVING/INSTALLING PARTS: ECU CONFIGURATION

for G16E-GTS

  • Perform power steering ECU initial setting (torque sensor zero point calibration and assist map writing)
  • Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

except G16E-GTS

  • Update ECU security key

Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; SETUP: WHEN REPLACING OR REMOVING/INSTALLING PARTS: UPDATE ECU SECURITY KEY

except G16E-GTS

  • ECU configuration
  • Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; SETUP: WHEN REPLACING OR REMOVING/INSTALLING PARTS: ECU CONFIGURATION

except G16E-GTS

  • Perform power steering ECU initial setting (assist map writing)
  • Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

except G16E-GTS

  • End position initial setting

-

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

Electric power steering column sub-assembly

for G16E-GTS

  • Perform power steering ECU initial setting (torque sensor zero point calibration and assist map writing)
  • Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

except G16E-GTS

  • Perform power steering ECU initial setting (assist map writing)
  • Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored
  • EPS warning light illuminates

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

except G16E-GTS

  • End position initial setting

-

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly*3

except G16E-GTS

  • End position initial setting

-

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upper bracket assembly)*1*2

Code registration (Smart Key System (for Gasoline Model, Start Function))

  • Wireless Door Lock Control System (for Gasoline Model with Smart Key System)
  • Smart Key System (for Gasoline Model, Entry Function)
  • Smart Key System (for Gasoline Model, Start Function)
  • Steering lock function*2

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [11/2022 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

When the cable is disconnected / reconnected to the battery terminal, systems temporarily stop operating. However, each system has a function that completes learning the first time the system is used.

Learning completes when vehicle is driven (for HV Model)

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Necessary Procedures

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Front Camera System

Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 15 km/h (9 mph) or more for 1 second or more.

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022 -        ]; ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: FRONT CAMERA SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Learning completes when vehicle is driven (for Gasoline Model)

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Necessary Procedures

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*1: for GR Model

*2: except GR Model

Front Camera System

  • Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for 5 seconds or more.*1
  • Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 15 km/h (9 mph) or more for 1 second or more.*2

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022 -        ]; ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: FRONT CAMERA SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Learning completes when vehicle is operated normally (for Gasoline Model)

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Necessary Procedures

Link

*1: for Hatchback

Power Door Lock Control System

  • Back door opener*1

Perform door unlock operation with door control switch or electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch.

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022 -        ]; DOOR LOCK: POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

NOTICE:

for HV Model

  • After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 3 minutes before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
  • When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and the security lock setting has been enabled, multi-display operations will be disabled upon next startup unless the password is entered. Be sure to check the security lock setting before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. (for Audio and Visual System (for 8 Inch Display Type (w/ Single Knob Type) or 10.5 Inch Display Type))

for Gasoline Model

  • After the ignition switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 3 minutes before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
  • When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and the security lock setting has been enabled, multi-display operations will be disabled upon next startup unless the password is entered. Be sure to check the security lock setting before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. (for Audio and Visual System (for 8 Inch Display Type (w/ Single Knob Type) or 10.5 Inch Display Type))

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

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2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

for G16E-GTS: Click here 2023 - 2025 MY GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD (for G16E-GTS): REMOVAL

except G16E-GTS: Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [11/2022 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD (except G16E-GTS): REMOVAL

4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

for G16E-GTS: Click here 2023 - 2025 MY GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL (for G16E-GTS): REMOVAL+

except G16E-GTS: Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [11/2022 -        ]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL (except G16E-GTS): 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 auxiliary battery connected and the ignition switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) on (IG).
  • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the auxiliary battery connected and the ignition switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) on (IG).
  • 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

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10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT

Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [11/2022 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX (except G16E-GTS): REMOVAL+

11. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH

Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [11/2022 -        ]; INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX (except G16E-GTS): REMOVAL+

12. 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.

13. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

(a) Disengage the claw and open the column hole cover silencer sheet.

Open in this direction

(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the column hole cover silencer sheet.

Place Hand Here

14. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering gear assembly.

*a

Matchmark

Separate in this direction

(b) Remove the bolt.

(c) Separate the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering gear assembly.

15. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.

*a

Matchmark

Remove in this direction

(b) Remove the bolt.

(c) Remove the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly from the steering column assembly.

16. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Click here 2019 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 -        ]; LIGHTING (EXT): STOP LIGHT SWITCH: REMOVAL+

17. 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.