SPIRAL CABLE INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
INSTALL SPIRAL WITH SENSOR CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Attach the 3 claws to install the spiral cable.
CAUTION:When replacing the spiral cable with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel assembly.
Connect the connectors to the spiral cable.
Note:When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
ADJUST SPIRAL WITH SENSOR CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Turn the engine switch off.
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Check the check window shown in the illustration.
Tip:When the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly is centered, the connector is at the top and the conditions below can be checked.
w/o Steering Heater:
With the steering wheel straight ahead, align the matchmarks to check the colored roller from the check window.
w/ Steering Heater:
With the steering wheel straight ahead, align the matchmarks to check the U-turn point of the cable from the check window.
*A
w/o Steering Heater
*B
w/ Steering Heater
*C
for Type A
*D
for Type B
*a
Check Window
*b
Matchmark

Colored Roller

U-turn Point
If the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly is not centered, center it.
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Rotate the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.
Note:Do not turn the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly using the airbag wire harness.
Rotate the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly 2.5 times clockwise from the lock position to align the matchmarks and check the check window.
Tip:The spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.
When the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly is centered, the connector is at the top and the conditions below can be checked.
w/o Steering Heater:
With the steering wheel straight ahead, align the matchmarks to check the colored roller from the check window.
w/ Steering Heater:
With the steering wheel straight ahead, align the matchmarks to check the U-turn point of the cable from the check window.
*A
w/o Steering Heater
*B
w/ Steering Heater
*C
for Type A
*D
for Type B
*a
Check Window
*b
Matchmark

Colored Roller

U-turn Point
If the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly cannot be centered, it is possible that the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly is broken. Replace the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly with a new one.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Install the steering wheel assembly (Click here).