SPIRAL CABLE REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISABLE AUTOAWAY/RETURN FUNCTION


    1. Disable the auto away/return function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      Note

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto away/return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing this operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation disables the auto away/return function when the engine switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the engine switch off.

  3. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH


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      Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. 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.

      Note

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. w/o Driver Monitor Camera:

      Click here

    2. w/ Driver Monitor Camera:

      Click here

  7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH SENSOR

    Note


    • Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).

    • Do not rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).

    • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.


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      *1 Slider

      Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the yellow airbag connector from the spiral cable sub-assembly with sensor.

      Note

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

    2. Disconnect the other connector from the spiral cable sub-assembly with sensor.

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      Detach the 3 claws to remove the spiral cable sub-assembly with sensor.

  8. REMOVE STEERING SENSOR


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      Detach the 6 claws to remove the spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering sensor.