CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel assembly with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
Ensure that the steering wheel assembly is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
PROCEDURE
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Disconnect each connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.
w/ Steering Heater:
Disconnect the connector from the steering wheel heater control assembly.
| *a | Matchmark |
Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
| 09950-50013 | 09951-05010 | 09952-05010 | 09953-05020 | 09954-05070 |
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH (w/ Cruise Control System)
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE (w/ Cruise Control System)
Remove the cruise control switch wire.
REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY)
Remove the 4 screws, and separate the 2 shift paddle switches (transmission shift switch assemblies) from the steering wheel assembly.
Disengage the 5 guides to remove the 2 shift paddle switches (transmission shift switch assemblies) with No. 1 switch wire from the steering wheel assembly.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (w/ Steering Heater)
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the clamp.
Disconnect the connector and remove the steering wheel heater control assembly from the lower steering wheel boss cover.
REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER
Remove the 2 screws and steering shake damper from the steering wheel sub-assembly.