SPIRAL CABLE REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      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 sub-assembly is broken. Replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with a new one.

  4. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)


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      Remove the 2 screws.

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

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      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.

  5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


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      Remove the 3 screws.

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

      Note

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

  6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


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

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

  7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note


    • Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and the ignition switch to ON.

    • Do not rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the ignition switch to ON.

    • 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.

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      *a Slider

      Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the yellow airbag connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

      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.

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      Disengage the 3 claws to remove the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note


    • Remove the spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering sensor only when replacing it or the steering sensor.

    • Removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly without using a lock pin may result in a misaligned center position of the steering sensor. Therefore, make sure to use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable sub-assembly or steering sensor when removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

    • When replacing the steering sensor: Click here


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      Install the lock pin to the steering sensor.

      Note


      • Use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable sub-assembly.

      • Do not remove the lock pin before the spiral cable sub-assembly is installed to the steering sensor.

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      *1 Guide

      Disengage the 6 claws and 2 pins to remove the spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering sensor.

      Note

      Do not damage the guide.