Lexus NX: Reassembly

Lexus NX Service Manual / Steering / Steering Column / Steering Column Assembly (for Manual Tilt And Manual Telescopic Steering Column) / Reassembly

REASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When using a vise, place aluminum plates between the part and vise.
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL POWER STEERING MOTOR ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Do not drop the power steering ECU with motor assembly, strike it with tools or subject it to impacts.
If the power steering ECU with motor assembly is subjected to an impact, replace it with a new one.
Do not pull the wire harness of the power steering ECU with motor assembly.
Do not allow any moisture to come into contact with the power steering ECU with motor assembly.
Do not loosen any bolts not mentioned in the procedure.
Do not allow any foreign matter to contaminate the power steering ECU with motor assembly.

(a) Apply grease to the spline part of the power steering motor assembly.

(b) Install the power steering motor assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

20 N·m {204 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

As heat from the power steering motor assembly may generate smoke, use heat resistant tape (resistant to 100°C (212°F) or higher).

2. INSTALL POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY

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3. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS BRACKET

(a) Push in the direction shown in the illustration to attach the guide.

Install in this Direction

(b) Push down in the direction (1) indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration, and push in direction (2) to attach the claw and install the bracket to the steering column assembly.

	Install in this Direction (1)
	Install in this Direction (2)

4. INSTALL STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

HINT:

When replacing the steering lock actuator assembly, refer to the Service Bulletin.

(a) Temporarily install the steering lock actuator assembly with a new tapered-head bolt.

NOTICE:

Be sure to use a new tapered-head bolt.

(b) Tighten the tapered-head bolt until the bolt head breaks off.

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Power (ignition) switch

Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes power switch modes. Starting the hybrid system 1. Check that the parking brake is set. 2. Check that the shift lever is in P. 3. Firmly depress the brake pedal. and

Removal

REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Click here 2. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here 3. REMOVE TRIP SWITCH (a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the trip switch. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. *1 Pr

Lexus NX: Reassembly

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Steering Column Assembly (for Power Tilt And Power Telescopic Steering Column)

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Power (ignition) switch

Removal