Reassembly

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

1. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System)

(a) Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.

(b) Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly with a new tapered-head bolt.

NOTICE:
Be sure to use a new tapered-head bolt.

(c) Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head breaks off.

2. INSTALL UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

(a) Attach the 2 claws to install the unlock warning switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket.

HINT
Slide the unlock warning switch assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to install it.

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

(a) Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in the ACC position.

(b) Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the steering column upper bracket.

(c) Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.

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

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

(b) Push the transponder key amplifier to install it to the steering column upper bracket by attaching the 2 claws.

5. INSTALL KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID (for Automatic Transaxle and w/o Smart Key System)

(a) Install the solenoid wire to the steering column upper bracket.

(b) Connect the solenoid wire connector to the key interlock solenoid.

6. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)

(a) Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column upper bracket with the 2 screws.

(b) for Automatic Transaxle:

(1) Connect the solenoid wire connector to the ignition or starter switch assembly.

(2) Make sure that the solenoid wire runs through the gap of the steering column upper bracket as shown in the illustration.

7. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION (w/o Smart Key System) Component Tests and General Diagnostics

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

(a) Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.

(b) Temporarily install the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly to the steering column assembly with a new tapered-head bolt.

NOTICE:
Be sure to use a new tapered-head bolt.

(c) Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head breaks off.