airbag TOYOTA RAV4 1996 Service Owner's Manual

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1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
STEERING SYSTEM
PRECAUTION
Care must be taken to replace parts properly because they could affect the performance of the
steering system and result in a driving hazard.
The TOYOTA RAV4 is equipped with SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as the driver
airbag and front passenger airbag. Failure to carry out service operation in the correct se-
quence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deployed during servicing, possibly leading to
a serious accident. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or
replacement), be sure to read the precautionary notices in the RS section.

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− STEERINGNON−TILT STEERING COLUMN
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:
If the airbag connector is disconnected with the igni-
tion switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace with new ones.
(a) Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
(b) Remove the steering wheel lower No.2 and No.3 covers.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws until
the groove along the screw circumference catches on the
screw case.
(d) Pull the wheel pad out from the steering wheel and dis-
connect the airbag connector.
CAUTION:
When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface
of the pad facing upward.
Never disassemble the wheel pad.
NOTICE:
When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air-
bag wire harness.
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the steering wheel set nut.
(c) Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft
assembly.
(d) Using SST, remove the wheel.
SST 09950−50010, (09951−05010, 09952−05010,
09953−05020, 09954−05020)

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3. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL
(a) Remove the 2 screws and disconnect the hood lock con-
trol lever from the panel.
(b) Remove the 2 panel set screws.
4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER INSERT
Remove the 3 screws.
5. Non−tilt Steering Column:
REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
(a) Loosen the 2 column assembly set bolts and 2 nuts.
(b) Remove the 3 screws.
(c) Remove the 3 screws and protector from lower cover.
6. Tilt Steering Column:
REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
Remove the 3 screws.
7. REMOVE NO.2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Remove the clip.
8. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL
CABLE
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Disconnect the airbag connector.
(c) Remove the 3 switch set screws.
9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See page BE−14)
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the cable or apply oil to it.

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Non−tilt Steering Column :
Tilt−Steering Column :
MatchmarksBA
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5. Non−Tilt Steering Column:
INSTALL NO.2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Connect the No.2 intermediate shaft to the main shaft.
(b) Temporarily tighten the bolt A.
6. Tilt Steering Column:
INSTALL No.2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Connect the No.2 intermediate shaft to the sliding yoke.
(b) Temporarily tighten the bolt A.
7. CONNECT NO.2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Align the matchmarks on the No.2 intermediate shaft and
control valve shaft, and connect them.
(b) Torque the bolt B.
Torque: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)
(c) Torque the bolt A.
Torque: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)
8. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE (See page BE−14)
9. INSTALL COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL
CABLE
(a) Tighten the 3 screws.
(b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Connect the airbag connector.
10. INSTALL NO.2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
11. Non−Tilt Steering Column:
INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
(a) Install the protector to the lower cover and tighten the 3
screws.
(b) Tighten the 3 screws.
(c) Torque the 2 column assembly set bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 25 N·m (260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)
12. Tilt Steering Column:
INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
(a) Install the protector to the lower cover and tighten the 3
screws.
(b) Tighten the 3 screws.
13. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER INSERT
Tighten the 3 screws.
14. INSTALL LOWER FINISH PANEL
(a) Tighten the 2 panel set bolts.
(b) Connect the hood lock control lever with the 2 screws.
15. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
(a) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
(b) Turn the cable counterclockwise until it locks.
(c) Then rotate the cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to left of
the center.
HINT:
The spiral cable rotates approx. 5 turns maximum.

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16. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the wheel and steering main
shaft assembly.
(b) Torque the wheel set nut.
Torque: 34 N·m (350 kgf·cm, 25 ft·lbf)
(c) Connect the airbag connector.
17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:
Make sure that the pad is installed to the specified
torque.
If the pad has been dropped, or there are cracks,
dents or other defects in the case or connector, re-
place the wheel pad with a new one.
When installing the pad, take care that the wiring
does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched
between other parts.
(a) Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Install the pad after confirming that the circumference
groove of the torx screws are caught on the screw case.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws.
Torque: 8.8 N·m (90 kgf·cm, 78 in.·lbf)
(d) Install the steering wheel lower No.2 and No.3 covers.
18. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT