STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.

INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Check that the ignition switch is turned off.
2. Confirm that the negative battery terminal is detached.
  
  CAUTION:
  
  Do not begin the operation for at least 90 seconds after the negative battery terminal has been detached.
3. Confirm that the front tires face straight forward.
4. Confirm that the turn signal switch is in the neutral position.
  
  Note
  
  Perform the operation when the turn signal switch is in the neutral position. Otherwise, the turn signal pin will break.
5. Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable sub-assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Pull the lock pin out before installing the steering wheel when replacing the spiral cable with a new one.
6. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Slider
  
  Connect the airbag connector.
7. Connect the horn connector.
8. Connect the steering angle sensor connector.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.
  - If there is a malfunction in the steering angle sensor, replace the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER COVER
1. Engage the 3 claws and install the steering column upper cover.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER
1. Engage the 2 claws and install the steering column lower cover as shown in the illustration.
2. Engage the 3 claws and install the steering column lower cover.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Press the area around the claw to engage it.
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER SUPPORT (w/ Smart Entry and Start System)
1. Engage the 4 claws and install the steering column cover support.
ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Check that the ignition switch is turned 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. Center the spiral cable.
  1. Turn the spiral cable counterclockwise until it locks.
    
    Note
    
    To avoid breaking the spiral cable, turn the spiral cable gently and do not use excessive force.
    
    Tech Tips
    
    The spiral cable turns a maximum of approximately 5 times.
  2. Text in Illustration
    
    *1 Alignment mark
    
    Turn the spiral cable 2.5 times clockwise from its locked position and align the center marks.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Matchmark
  
  Align the matchmarks and install the steering wheel assembly onto the steering column assembly.
2. Install the nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  50 N*m { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }
3. Connect all the connectors to the spiral cable.
INSTALL STEERING PAD
Note

Do not use a steering pad that has been dropped.

Text in Illustration

*1 Locking Button
1. Confirm that the ignition switch is off.
2. Confirm that the cable to the negative battery terminal is disconnected.
  
  CAUTION:
  
  Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
3. Connect the horn terminal.
4. Connect the airbag connector.
  Note
  - Match the color of the airbag connector with that of the steering pad assembly, and install the airbag connector.
  - Securely lock the locking button.
5. Engage the pins into the spring clips behind the horn button assembly to install the steering pad.
  
  Note
  
  Pull the horn button assembly to ensure that it is securely engaged.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Install the right-side pin of the horn button assembly first.
POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Torque:

5.4 N*m { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect SRS warning light Click here.