Steering System

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the negative (-) battery cable, initialize the systems after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

1. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING SYSTEM

(a) Care must be taken when replacing parts. Incorrect replacement may affect the performance of the steering system and result in driving hazards.

2. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM

(a) The vehicle is equipped with SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as airbags. Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing. This may cause a serious accident. Before servicing (including inspection, replacement, removal and installation of parts), be sure to read the precautionary notices for the Supplemental Restraint System Service Precautions.

3. HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM

(a) Be sure to perform variable gear ratio steering system calibration when the connectors are disconnected from the steering actuator assembly and/or steering control ECU or after adjusting steering off center Calibration.