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Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Steering Section: Steering Column
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM0000039SG005X
Title: STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)

INSTALLATION

1. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT



(a) Align the part of the dust cover labeled A with the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft, and install the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering link assembly.

(b) Install the bolt.

Torque: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY



(a) Install the steering column hole cover with the 4 bolts and nut.

Torque: 5.0 N·m (51 kgf·cm, 44 in·lbf)

HINT:

Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the inside of the vehicle.

(b) Install the clamp to the steering column hole cover.

3. CONNECT STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING: STEERING ACTUATOR: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY



(a) Install the and steering column with the 4 nuts.

Torque: 26 N·m (265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)

5. INSTALL NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: FRONT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

6. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS PROTECTOR AND WIRE HARNESS



(a) Attach the 3 claws to connect the wiring harness protector and wire harness.

7. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side): INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

8. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX ASSEMBLY INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

9. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

10. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

11. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

12. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

13. INSTALL NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

14. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

15. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

16. INSTALL NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

17. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

18. INSTALL INNER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

19. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

20. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY



(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clamp and install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly with the clamp.

(b) Connect the 5 connectors to the turn signal switch with spiral cable.

21. INSTALL TILT AND TELESCOPIC MANUAL SWITCH



(a) Attach the claw to install the switch.

(b) Connect the switch connector.

22. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER



(a) Attach the claw to install the upper steering column cover.

(b) Attach the 4 clips to install the upper steering column cover onto the instrument cluster finish panel.

23. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER



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

NOTICE:

Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

(b) Install the 3 screws.

Torque: 1.5 N·m (15 kgf·cm, 13 in·lbf)

24. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

25. INSTALL STEERING PAD SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

26. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

27. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

28. CHECK FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

29. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

30. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

Reset the Autoaway/Return function setting to the previous condition by changing the customize parameter INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION (2008 LX570) .

31. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

(a) Inspect the SRS warning light SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (2008 LX570) .

32. PERFORM VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION

(a) Perform variable gear ratio steering system calibration VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM: CALIBRATION (2008 LX570) .