Toyota 4Runner: Disassembly

(c) Using a screw extractor, remove the bolt and steering lock actuator assembly from steering column assembly.

(b) Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the steering column upper bracket, as shown in the illustration, and pull the ignition switch lock cylinder out until its claw comes into contact with the stopper of the steering column upper bracket.

NOTICE:

Pull the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly out until its claw comes into contact with the stopper of the steering column bracket assembly upper. Otherwise, the following procedure cannot be conducted properly.

(c) Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the hole in the steering column bracket and tilt it downward, as shown in the illustration, to disengage the claw of the ignition switch lock cylinder. Then pull out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

(a) Push up the unlock warning switch center portion to disengage the 2 claws.

HINT:

Slide the unlock warning switch in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to remove it.

(b) Remove the 2 screws and remove the key interlock solenoid from the steering column upper bracket.

(a) Remove the 2 screws and remove the ignition switch from the steering column upper bracket.