CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.
PROCEDURE
TURN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
REMOVE STEERING PAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER SUPPORT (w/ Entry and Start System)
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the horn connector from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
Slide the slider and disconnect the airbag connector from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
Note
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the steering sensor connector from the spiral cable sub-assembly (w/ VSC).
| *1 | Horn Connector |
| *2 | Slider |
| *3 | Airbag Connector |
| *4 | Steering Sensor Connector |
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub-assembly.
Note
Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
Do not rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
Make sure the steering wheel is installed and centered before rotating the steering angle sensor when performing steering angle sensor operation inspections (inspecting for abnormal noise, diagnosis inspections, etc.) (w/ VSC).
Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly (w/ VSC).
If there is a malfunction in the steering sensor, replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with steering sensor (w/ VSC).