PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
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.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING COLUMN LOWER COVER (w/ Smart Entry and Start System)
Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 steering column lower cover.
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 steering column lower cover.
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
| *a | Front of Vehicle |
| *b | Raise the backside of the steering column upper cover |
| *c | Pull diagonally backwards so that the claw of the steering column upper cover does not break |
Remove the steering column upper cover from the steering column assembly.
Note
If the steering column upper cover is removed by pulling it directly upwards, the claw may become damaged.
REMOVE SPIRAL WITH SENSOR CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Note
Do not replace the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and the ignition switch on.
Do not rotate the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and the ignition switch on.
| *1 | Slider |
Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the yellow airbag connector from the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect each connector from the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly.
Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral with sensor cable sub-assembly.