SPIRAL CABLE REMOVAL

  1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Check the colored part as shown in the illustration.

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      If the colored part shown in the illustration cannot be confirmed, it is possible that the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly is broken. Replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with a new one.

  4. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    1. Remove the 2 screws.

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    2. Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 2 claws.

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    3. Insert a finger into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw and remove the lower steering column cover.

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  5. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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

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

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  6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note

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

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

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

    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

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

    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.

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      *a 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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