Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair

SPIRAL CABLE

Removal and Installation


WARNING:
- Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL

1.Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG72, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
2.Remove the steering wheel. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
3.Remove the steering column lower cover and position steering column upper cover aside. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
4.Remove the paddle shifter (if equipped). Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.





5.Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the spiral cable and the harness connector (B) from the steering angle sensor.





6.Remove two screws (black arrow), then remove the spiral cable and steering angle sensor assembly (1).

CAUTION:
Do not turn the spiral cable quickly or beyond the limit number of turns (approximately 2.5 turns from the neutral position), this may cause the cable to snap.





7.Separate the spiral cable (1) from the steering angle sensor (2)
by removing two screws (A) and releasing three pawls (B).

CAUTION:





- Do not strike or drop the spiral cable.
- Replace the spiral cable if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not disassemble the spiral cable.
- Do not allow oil, grease, detergent or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- The turn signal lever must be in the neutral position for spiral cable installation.





- Set the spiral cable (1) neutral position by carefully turning the spiral cable (1) clockwise to the end position. Turn the spiral cable (1)
counterclockwise 2.5 turns stopping when the locating pin (C) is at the top most position, the triangles (A) are pointing at each other as shown and the clear window (B) appears white.
NOTE:
If a service part is installed, the neutral position is already set with a stopper clip in place and should not be adjusted after the stopper clip is removed. Make sure the stopper is removed before installing the steering wheel (2).
- During steering wheel (2) installation, make sure the locating pin hole (D) is aligned with the locating pin (C) of the spiral cable (1).
- Perform the neutral position adjustment for the steering angle sensor. Refer to "Work Procedure" Work Procedure.

CAUTION:
- The spiral cable may snap during steering operation if the spiral cable is installed in an improper position.
- Do not overturn the spiral cable or go beyond the maximum number of turns allowed. This will cause the cable to snap.
- The turn signal lever must be in the neutral position for spiral cable installation.
- Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
- Do not allow oil, grease, detergent or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.
- If a malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, perform the SRS final check. Refer to "SRS Final Check" SRS Final Check.