SPIRAL CABLE REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

    Note

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

  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A017F4M

      Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

  5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A017BJG

      Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    1. A017BXEE01

      Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

    2. A017C2G

      Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    3. A017ETNE01

      Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.

    4. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.

      Note

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

  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A017E10E01

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

    4. A017FPJE01

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  8. REMOVE HORN BUTTON WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Steering Pad Switch)


    1. A017DPJ

      Disconnect the connector and remove the horn button wire sub-assembly.

  9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A017BZ5

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. A017D1F

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

    3. A017BQ8

      Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.

  10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR


    1. A017CN8

      Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.

      Note

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

    2. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.

  11. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE


    1. A017E6FE02

      Disengage the 6 claws and 2 pins, and remove the spiral cable from the steering angle sensor.