Toyota Venza: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the steering column assembly. Text in Illustration *1 Matchmark

(b) Install the bolt. Torque: 35 N·m {360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

2. INSTALL STEERING POST ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the 2 bushings are securely installed to the steering post assembly. Text in Illustration *1 Bushing HINT: If the bushings are missing or damaged, replace the steering column assembly with a new one.

(b) Install the steering post assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts. Torque: 25 N·m {255 kgf·cm, 18 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Do not damage the 2 bushings. Do not line up the bolt hole by prying on the collar or bushings. Only install the bolt in straight, without applying any force to the bushings.

(c) Connect the connectors and engage the wire harness clamps to the steering post assembly.

(d) Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly. HINT: Return the lock lever to its original position to connect the connector, and then securely push in the lock of the lock lever as shown in the illustration.

(e) Connect the connector to the power steering ECU assembly.

3. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and the power steering link assembly. Text in Illustration *1 Matchmark

(b) Install the bolt. Torque: 35 N·m {360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

(c) Tighten the clamp.

4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH

Torque:

103 N·m {1050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf}

5. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System)

(a) Connect the connector to the transponder key amplifier.

(b) Align the transponder key amplifier with the steering column upper bracket. Tilt the amplifier slightly and slide it into position.

(c) Push the transponder key amplifier, and engage the 2 claws to install the transponder key amplifier to the steering column upper bracket.

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

(a) Using pliers, expand the clamp. Text in Illustration *1 Clamp *2 Claw

(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.

7. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Engage the 4 clips and 2 guides to install the upper steering column cover onto the instrument panel cluster finish panel.

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

8. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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

(b) Install the 2 screws.

Torque:

2.0 N·m {20 kgf·cm, 18 in·lbf}

9. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(See page )

10. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

11. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

12. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

13. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

14. INSTALL STEERING PAD

15. KEY REGISTRATION (w/ Smart Key System)

(a) When replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, perform the key registration (See page ).

16. INITIALIZE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR AND CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT

(a) When replacing the steering column assembly, clear the rotation angle sensor calibration value, initialize the rotation angle sensor, and calibrate the torque sensor zero point (See page ).