Removal (from 07/2011)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE (for Hatchback): REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Airbag System (for Hatchback with VSC/Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor).

1. TURN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Initialization (from 07/2011).

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal (from 07/2011)

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal (from 07/2011)

6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal (from 07/2011)

7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal (from 07/2011)

8. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal (from 07/2011)

9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ VSC)





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(a) Disconnect the horn connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

(b) Slide the slider and disconnect the airbag connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(c) Disconnect the steering sensor connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

(d) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.





NOTICE:
* Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
* Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly 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 sensor from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.
* If there is a malfunction in the steering sensor, replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with steering sensor.

10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o VSC)





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(a) Disconnect the horn connector from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

(b) Slide the slider and disconnect the airbag connector from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(c) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub-assembly.





NOTICE:
* 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 sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.