Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Horn Button Assy:
SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT
1. PRECAUTION
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Service Precautions.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2
6. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
b. Remove the 4 screws and remove the spiral cable sub-assembly.
10. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. If any of the following conditions occur, replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with a new one.
Condition:
Scratches or cracks on the connector Cracks, dents or chips in the spiral cable sub-assembly
11. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
b. Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
NOTE: Make sure that the turn signal switch is in the neutral position or the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.
c. Install the spiral cable sub-assembly with the 4 screws.
NOTE: When replacing the spiral cable sub-assembly with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel assembly.
d. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable sub-assembly.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
12. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
13. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Check that the ignition switch is off.
b. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.
CAUTION: After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
c. Rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.
NOTE: Do not turn the spiral cable sub-assembly by the airbag wire harness.
d. Rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.
NOTE: Do not turn the spiral cable sub-assembly by the airbag wire harness.
HINT: The spiral cable sub-assembly will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.
14. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
15. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
16. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2
18. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3
19. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
20. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
21. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT