SPIRAL CABLE INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

    2. Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.

      Note

      If it is not in the neutral position, the pin of the turn signal switch may snap.

    3. A01BGCIE02

      Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable with steering sensor.

      Note

      When replacing the spiral cable with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel assembly.

    4. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable with steering sensor.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER

  3. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER


    1. A01BEIN

      Engage the 3 claws to install the steering column cover upper and lower with the 2 "torx" screws.

      Torque:
      1.5 N*m  { 15 kgf*cm, 13 in.*lbf }

  4. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.

      CAUTION:

      After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.

    3. A01BDHD

      Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.

      Note

      Do not turn the spiral cable with steering sensor by the airbag wire harness.

    4. A01BD2G

      Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.

      Note

      Do not turn the spiral cable with steering sensor by the airbag wire harness.

      Tech Tips

      The spiral cable with steering sensor will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.

  5. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BEFRE01

      w/o AIRBAG:


      1. Position the horn contact plate so that the projecting parts are as shown the illustration.

    2. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering column assembly.

    3. Install the nut.

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

    4. Connect the connectors.

  6. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

  7. INSTALL STEERING PAD


    1. Support the steering pad with one hand.

    2. A01BGEG

      Connect the connector to the steering pad.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    3. Connect the horn connector.

    4. Confirm that the circumference groove of the "torx" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.

    5. A01BDT6E02

      Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "torx" screws.

      Torque:
      8.8 N*m  { 90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3


    1. Install the steering wheel cover lower No.3.

  9. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2


    1. Install the steering wheel cover lower No.2.

  10. CONNECT CABLE TO BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

  11. INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT

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  12. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    Some system need initialization when reconnecting battery cable. Click here