PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
w/ Navigation System for HDD:
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Remove the steering wheel assembly Click here.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.
Note
Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
Do not rotate the spiral cable when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
Make sure the steering wheel is installed and centered before rotating the steering angle sensor when performing steering angle sensor operation inspections (inspecting for abnormal noise, diagnosis inspections, etc.).
Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.