PROCEDURE
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
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.
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
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect each connector.
| *a | Lock Slider |
Slide the lock slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the airbag connector.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub-assembly.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE
Note
Remove the spiral cable from the steering sensor only when replacing it.
Removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly without using a lock pin may result in a misaligned center position of the steering sensor. Therefore, make sure to use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable when removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
Install the lock pin to the steering sensor.
Note
Use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable.
Do not remove the lock pin before the spiral cable is installed to the steering sensor.
Detach the 6 claws and remove the spiral cable from the steering sensor.