STEERING SYSTEM PRECAUTION


  1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING SYSTEM


    1. Care must be taken when replacing parts. Incorrect replacement may affect the performance of the steering system and result in a driving hazard.

  2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM


    1. This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing. This may cause a serious accident. Before servicing (including inspection, replacement, removal, and installation of parts), be sure to read the precautionary notices for Supplemental Restraint System Click here.

  3. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING COLUMN (When handling the steering column assembly)


    1. Avoid any impact to the electric power steering column sub-assembly, especially to the torque sensor. Replace the electric power steering column sub-assembly with a new one if it is dropped or subjected to any severe impacts.

    2. Avoid any impact to the power steering ECU assembly. Replace the power steering ECU assembly with a new one if it is dropped or subjected to any severe impacts.

    3. Avoid any impact to the power steering motor assembly. Replace the power steering motor assembly with a new one if it is dropped or subjected to any severe impacts.

    4. Do not pull the wire harness when moving the steering column assembly.

    5. Do not release the tilt lever when the steering column assembly is not installed on the vehicle.

  4. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING COLUMN (When disconnecting or reconnecting the connectors)


    1. Before disconnecting the connectors related to the power steering system, turn the power switch on (IG), center the steering wheel, turn the power switch off, and then disconnect the connectors.

    2. Before reconnecting the connectors related to the power steering system, ensure that the power switch is off. Then center the steering wheel and turn the power switch on (IG).

      Note

      Do not turn the power switch on (IG) when the steering wheel is not centered.

  5. HANDLING PRECAUTION FOR SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

    2. Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

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

    4. Be sure that the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly is in the center position during installation and when removing and installing the steering wheel Click here.

      CAUTION:

      If the steering wheel is turned without the spiral cable installed in the neutral position, the cable may break.