Toyota Camry (XV70): Disassembly

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.

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