Restraints and Safety Systems: Service and Repair

Roll Connector

REMOVAL

1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
4. Remove the driver's airbag module assembly.

Preparation tool: TORX (R) T30
1. Loosen the TORX (R) bolts located on the sides of the steering wheel.






2. Disconnect the airbag connector and remove the airbag module assembly.
3. Disconnect the horn harness.






5. Remove the steering wheel.

CAUTION:
- Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
- If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position

1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel.






6. Remove the steering column cover
1. Lower the lever of the steering column.
2. Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the steering column lower cover.






3. Separate the steering column upper cover and steering upper cover, and remove the steering column upper cover.






7. Remove the roll connector.

CAUTION: Make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.

1. Disconnect the connector under the roll connector.
2. Release the claws and remove the roll connector.






INSTALLATION

1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
Airbag module: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.4 ft.lb)

2. Before installing steering wheel, be sure to adjust the direction of roll connector with steering.

Tightening torque:
Steering wheel: 39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 28.8 ft.lb)
Clearance between column cover and steering wheel: 2 - 4 mm (0.08 - 0.16 in)