Camry L4-2.4L (2AZ-FXE) Hybrid (2007)
Ignition Lock: Service and Repair
IGNITION LOCK (and associated components)
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. REMOVE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key System)
(a) Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.
(b) Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
(c) Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.) drill, drill a hole in the 2 tapered-head bolts.
(d) Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 tapered-head bolts, and then remove the steering lock actuator assembly and the steering lock bracket
from the steering column assembly.
2. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/o Smart Key System)
(a) Using a screwdriver, widen the claws hanging onto the upper bracket by approximately 1.0 mm (0.039 in.).
(b) Pull out the transponder key amplifier with the claw open.
NOTE: Using excessive force may damage the case.
3. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER WITH SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)
(a) Secure the steering column assembly in a vise.
(b) Using a center punch, mark the center of the 2 tapered-head bolts.
(c) Using a 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in.) drill, drill a hole in the 2 tapered-head bolts.
(d) Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 tapered-head bolts, and then remove the steering column upper with switch bracket assembly and the
steering lock bracket from the steering column assembly.
4. REMOVE IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key System)
(a) Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly to the ACC position.