SPIRAL CABLE REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it Click here.


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

  2. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Screw Case

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

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      Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel as shown in the illustration. Then support the steering pad with one hand.

      Note

      When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    3. Disconnect the horn connector.

    4. Disconnect the connector and remove the steering pad.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

  3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the steering wheel set nut.

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      Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.

    3. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021 )

  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER

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    1. Remove the 3 screws and cover.

  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER

  7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

    2. Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.