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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Make sure that the wire harness is not interfering with the steering column assembly.

(a) Install the steering column assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque:

36 N·m {367 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

  • After the column is installed, check the tilt operation.
  • If a large amount of force is required to operate the tilt mechanism or abnormal noise occurs, loosen the nuts and move the bracket forward or backward until the tilt operation works smoothly.

    Tighten the nuts and check the tilt operation again.

(b) Connect each connector and engage each wire harness clamp to the steering column assembly.

3. INSTALL STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering column assembly.

*a

Matchmark

(b) Install the steering intermediate shaft assembly to the steering column assembly.

(c) Install the bolt.

Torque:

35 N·m {357 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf}

(d) Tighten the clamp.

4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER

(a) Install the steering column hole cover with the 2 clips.

(b) Install the clip.

(c) Return the floor carpet.

5. CONNECT STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH

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7. INSTALL NO. 1 AIR DUCT (for TMC Made)

(a) Attach the 3 claws to install a new No. 1 air duct.

*a

View A

Front

(b) Install the 2 bolts.

Torque:

9.8 N·m {100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf}

8. INSTALL NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMMC Made)

(a) Attach the 3 claws to install a new No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

*a

View A

Front

(b) Install the 2 bolts.

Torque:

9.8 N·m {100 kgf·cm, 87 in·lbf}

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

NOTICE:

  • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
  • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly installed, with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
  • Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

(a) Using pliers, support the band clamp while loosened and set the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

(b) Attach the claw to install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(c) Tighten the band clamp.

(d) Connect each connector to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

10. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Attach the 2 claws and 4 clips to connect the upper steering column cover.

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

Install in this direction

11. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

(b) Install the 3 screws.

12. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

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13. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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14. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

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15. INSTALL FUSE BOX OPENING COVER

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16. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

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17. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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18. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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19. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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20. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

21. INSPECT AND ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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22. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

23. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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24. INSTALL CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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25. INSTALL BATTERY HOLE COVER (for HV Model)

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26. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for HV Model)

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27. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (for HV Model)

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