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. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
2.Remove the steering wheel. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
3.Remove the steering column upper cover and steering column lower cover. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.





4.Disconnect the spiral cable body side harness connectors (A)
and steering angle sensor harness connector (B).
5.Remove the spiral cable fixing screws.
6.Pull out forward the spiral cable and steering sensor.
7.Remove steering angle sensor. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.

CAUTION:





- Never impact the spiral cable.


- Replace the spiral cable if it has been dropped or sustained 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 item, and 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 follows.
- 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) on which 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. (These will cause 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. Refer to "On Board Diagnosis Function" On Board Diagnosis Function or "CONSULT Function" Supplemental Restraints.
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.