SPIRAL CABLE REMOVAL


  1. 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.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)

    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.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      Note

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing this operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation disables the auto tilt away function when the engine switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the 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.

  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


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      Disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

  5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


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      Disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

  6. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the horn button assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

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

      CAUTION:

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

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      Using a screwdriver, push the 3 torsion springs to detach the 3 pins as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not drop the horn button assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the screwdriver from the installation holes in the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover and lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

    4. Pull out the horn button assembly from the steering wheel assembly and support the horn button assembly with one hand.

      Note

      When removing the horn button assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

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      Disconnect the horn connector from the horn button assembly.

    6. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

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      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Horn Connector
      *4 Airbag Connector Lock

    7. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the horn button assembly.

      Note

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

  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. w/ Steering Heater:


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        Disconnect the connector.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    4. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  8. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  9. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column: Click here

    for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column: Click here

  10. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


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      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides from the upper steering column cover.

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      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the upper steering column cover.

  11. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note


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

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

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


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

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

      CAUTION:

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

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

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Slider

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

      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.

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