PROCEDURE
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Check the colored part as shown in the illustration.
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Colored Part |
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.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR BAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Knee Airbag)
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL (w/o Knee Airbag)
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Knee Airbag)
REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL METER ORNAMENT
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER SUPPORT (w/ Entry and Start System)
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Note
Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
Do not rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
Check that the ignition switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
| *1 | 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.
Disconnect the other connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.
Disengage the 3 claws to remove the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Note
Remove the spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering sensor only when replacing it or the steering sensor.
Do not rotate the center section of the steering sensor, as it may deviate from the steering sensor neutral point.
| *1 | Guide |
| *2 | Pin |
Disengage the 6 claws, 2 pins and 2 guides to remove the spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering sensor.
Note
Do not damage the guide and claw.