How to Unlock the Steering Wheel of a Corolla?

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TravisFitz
07/25/25 3:05am
To unlock the steering wheel of a Corolla, turn the steering wheel left and right while simultaneously turning the ignition key. The steering wheel locks when the key is removed and the wheel is not in the straight-ahead position or has been turned, activating the self-locking mechanism that engages the steering lock pin with the steering column. The Corolla is a compact car produced by FAW Toyota, with body dimensions of 4635mm in length, 1780mm in width, and 1455mm in height, a wheelbase of 2700mm, a 4-door, 5-seat sedan body style, a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters, and a trunk capacity of 470 liters.
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