SPIRAL CABLE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the steering wheel Click here.

  2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

    Click here

  3. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. Remove the lower steering column cover.

      for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column: Click here

      for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column: Click here

  4. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. Remove the upper steering column cover.

      for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column: Click here

      for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column: Click here

  5. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

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

      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 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.).

      • Do not remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.