Removal And Installation

SPIRAL CABLE

Removal and Installation


WARNING:
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes or more.
- Never use the air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL

1.Remove the driver air bag module. Removal And Installation.
2.Remove the steering wheel. Removal And Installation.
3.Remove the steering column cover. Removal And Installation.





4.Disconnect harness connectors (A).
5.Remove the spiral cable mounting screws.
6.Remove the spiral cable fixing pawls with flat-bladed screwdriver.






CAUTION:
Remove pawls slowly so that they are not damaged.





7.Pull spiral cable and steering angle sensor as a set toward the vehicle rear.





8.Disconnect harness connector (A).
9.Remove the steering angle sensor. Service and Repair.

CAUTION:





- Never impact the spiral cable.


- Replace the spiral cable if it is dropped or sustains an impact.
- Never disassemble the spiral cable.
- Never apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
- Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:





- The spiral cable may snap during steering operation if the cable is installed in an improper position.


The neutral position is set as per the following.
- Carefully turn the spiral cable clockwise to the end position.
Then turn it counterclockwise (about 2 and a half turns) and stop turning at the mark (B) when the stopper insertion holes are in the same position.
- The service part is installed in the neutral position by the stopper and can be set without adjusting after the stopper is removed.
- Never over turn the spiral cable or go beyond the number of turns required. (This causes the cable to snap)
- Adjust the spiral cable locating pin (A) to the steering wheel locating pin hole (C).





- Fix the driver air bag module harnesses to the harness fixing hook (A).


- If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT. On Board Diagnosis Function or Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.