RX400h · Service Manual STEERING

DISASSEMBLY

Removal / installation


1. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER

  1. C111436
    Using a screwdriver, widen the claws hanging onto the steering column upper bracket by approximately 1.0 mm (0.039 in.).

  1. Pull out the transponder key amplifier with the claw open.

    NOTICE:
    Using excessive force may damage the case.


2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY

  1. Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.

  1. Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.) drill, drill a hole in the 2 tapered-head bolts.

  1. C111437E01
    Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 tapered-head bolts and steering column upper with switch bracket assembly from the steering column assembly.


3. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

  1. C111438E01
    Put the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly in the ACC position.

  1. Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.


4. REMOVE UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  1. C111439
    Separate the un-lock warning switch assembly connector from the ignition or starter switch assembly.

  1. C111440E01
    Remove the un-lock warning switch assembly by pushing up the center part and releasing the 2 claws.

  1. C108651E01
    Disengage the secondary locking device of the un-lock warning switch assembly connector.

  1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the locking lug of terminals 3 and 4, and pull the terminals out from the rear side of the un-lock warning switch assembly connector.


5. REMOVE KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID

  1. C111443
    Remove the 2 screws and key inter lock solenoid from the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly.


6. REMOVE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  1. C111444
    Remove the 2 screws and ignition or starter switch assembly from the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly.

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