SPIRAL CABLE INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note


    • Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.

    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.

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

    • Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.


    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 turn signal switch pin may snap.

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      Install the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the 3 claws.

      Note

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

    4. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

      Note

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

  2. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


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      Engage the 4 clips and 2 guides to install the upper steering column cover onto the instrument panel cluster finish panel.

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      Engage the claw to install the upper steering column cover.

  3. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER


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      Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.

    2. Install the 2 screws.

      Torque:
      2.0 N*m  { 20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf }

  4. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

  5. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected 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.

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      Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.

      Note

      Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.

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      *1 Alignment Mark

      Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the alignment marks.

      Note

      Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.

      Tech Tips

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

  6. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Matchmark

      Install the steering wheel assembly aligning the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    2. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.

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

    3. Connect each connector to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

  7. INSTALL STEERING PAD


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected 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.

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      *1 Airbag Connector
      *2 Horn Connector
      *3 Airbag Connector Lock

      Connect the 2 airbag connectors to the steering pad.

      Note


      • When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

      • Be sure to only connect the connectors to each corresponding color.

    4. Push in the 2 airbag connector locks to install the 2 airbag connectors.

    5. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.

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      Push the steering pad to engage the 3 pins carefully.

      Note


      • Make sure that the pins are securely inserted into the steering holes.

      • Make sure to engage the 2 upper pins first.

      • Make sure that the steering pad is securely installed.

  8. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. Engage the claw and guide to install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

  9. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. Engage the claw and guide to install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

  10. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

  11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  12. INSPECT STEERING PAD


    1. Make sure that the horn sounds.

      Tech Tips

      If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system Click here.

  13. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

  14. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT


    1. Inspect the SRS warning light Click here.