SPIRAL CABLE REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

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   PRECAUTION

   CAUTION:

   Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Click here).

   Note:

   After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Click here).

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   REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

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   DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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   REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

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   REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

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   REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

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   REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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   ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

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   REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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    REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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    REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note:
    

    • 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 with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

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

    
    

    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

       CAUTION:

       Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

    4. 

       Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the yellow airbag connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

       Table 1. Text in Illustration

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       Slider

       Note:

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

    5. Disconnect the other connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

    6. 

       Disengage the 3 claws to remove the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

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    REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note:
    

    • Remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly only when replacing the spiral cable sub-assembly or the steering sensor.

    • Removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly without using a lock pin may result in the center position of the steering sensor becoming misaligned. Therefore, make sure to use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable sub-assembly when removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

    • When replacing the steering sensor: (Click here)

    
    
    1. 

       Install the lock pin to the steering sensor.

       Note:
       

       • Use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable sub-assembly.

       • Do not remove the lock pin before installing the steering sensor to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. 

       Disengage the 6 claws and 2 pins, and remove the spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering sensor.

       Table 2. Text in Illustration

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       Guide

       Note:

       Do not damage the pins of the spiral cable sub-assembly and guides of the steering sensor.