SPIRAL CABLE INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE


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      Engage the 6 claws and 2 pins to install the spiral cable to the steering angle sensor.

  2. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR


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

    2. Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.

      Note

      If it is not in the neutral position, the turn signal switch pin may snap.

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      Install the spiral cable with steering angle sensor with the 3 claws.

      Note

      When replacing the spiral cable with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel assembly.

    4. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.

      Note

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

  3. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note

    Installing the upper steering column cover in the incorrect order may break the claw and cause clearance between the upper steering column cover and lower steering column cover.


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      Engage the 4 clips and the 2 claws to install the upper steering column cover to the lower instrument cover.

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      Engage the claw and 2 pins to install the upper steering column cover to the steering column assembly.

  4. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note

    Installing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order may break the claw and cause clearance between the upper steering column cover and lower steering column cover.


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      Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover to the upper steering column cover.

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      Engage the 2 claws.

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      Engage the claw.

      Note

      Press the area around the claw to engage it.

  5. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

  6. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE


    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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      Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.

      Note

      Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.

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      Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.

      Note

      Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.

      Tech Tips

      The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.

  7. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


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      Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    2. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.

      Torque:
      50 N*m  { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

    3. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

  8. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT

  9. INSTALL STEERING PAD


    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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      Connect the airbag connector to the steering pad.

      Note

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

    4. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.

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      Confirm that the circumference groove of each "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.

    6. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.

      Torque:
      8.8 N*m  { 90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


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      Engage the claw to install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

  11. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


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      Engage the claw to install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

  12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  13. INSPECT STEERING PAD


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      Visually check for defects with the steering pad installed on the vehicle.


      1. The defects are as follows:


        • Cuts on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad

        • Small cracks on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad

        • Significant discoloration on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad

        OK
        No defects are found.

        Tech Tips

        If any of the defects is found, replace the steering pad with a new one.

    2. Make sure that the horn sounds.

      Tech Tips

      If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system Click here.

  14. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

  15. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT


    1. Inspect the SRS warning light Click here.