RX400h · Service Manual STEERING

REASSEMBLY

Removal / installation


1. INSTALL IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  1. C111444
    Install the ignition or starter switch assembly to the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly with the 2 screws.


2. INSTALL KEY INTER LOCK SOLENOID

  1. C111443
    Install the key inter lock solenoid to the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly with the 2 screws.


3. INSTALL UN-LOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  1. C111440E01
    Install the un-lock warning switch assembly to the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly.

  1. C108663E01
    Connect terminals 3 and 4 of the un-lock warning switch assembly connector.

  1. Engage the secondary locking device.

  1. C111439
    Connect the un-lock warning switch assembly connector to the ignition or starter switch assembly.


4. INSTALL IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

  1. Make sure the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is in the ACC position.

  1. Install the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.

  1. Make sure that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely installed.


5. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION

  1. C112208
    Check that the steering lock mechanism is activated when the key is removed.

  1. C112209
    Check that the steering lock mechanism is deactivated when the key is inserted and turned to the ACC position.

    HINT:
    If there is any abnormality, replace the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly.


6. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY

  1. Temporarily install the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly with 2 new tapered-head bolts.

  1. C111445
    Tighten the 2 tapered-head bolts until the bolt heads break off.


7. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER

  1. Align the transponder key amplifier with the installation position of the upper bracket with the amplifier inclined.

  1. C111446
    Push the transponder key amplifier up and install it to the upper bracket.

    NOTICE:
    Do not push the amplifier up with excessive force.

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