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Installation


INSTALLATION
1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.





2. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position.
The neutral position is detected by turning left 2.5 or 3.5 revolutions from the right end position. Align the two marks.

CAUTION:
- The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation it the cable is installed in an improper position.
- Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns.
(The spiral cable can be turned up to 2.5 or 3.5 turns from the neutral position to both the right and left. The number of turns depends on the spiral cable type. Always confirm the number indicated on the caution label attached to the spiral cable before starting work.)
- Always work from the side of air bag module.

3. Connect spiral cable connector and tighten with screws. Install steering column cover.





4. Install steering wheel setting spiral cable pin guides, and pull spiral cable through.
5. Connect horn connector and engage spiral cable with pawls in steering wheel. Move air bag module connector away from steering wheel lower lid opener.
6. Tighten nuts : 29 - 39 N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)





7. Position air bag module and tighten with new special bolts.
8. Connect air bag module connector.
9. Install all lids.
10. Conduct self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly. (Use CONSULT or warning lamp check.)
Before performing self-diagnosis, connect both battery cables.
11. Turn steering wheel to the left end and then to the right end fully to make sure that spiral cable is set in the neutral position.
If air bag warning lamp blinks or stays ON (at the user mode), it shows the spiral cable may be snapped due to its improper position. Perform self-diagnosis again (use CONSULT or warning lamp) refer to Testing and Inspection / Self-Diagnostic Procedures. If a malfunction is detected, replace the spiral cable with a new one.
12. Perform self-diagnosis again to check that no malfunction is detected.
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