Spiral Cable Installation

Engage the 6 claws, 2 pins and install the spiral cable to the steering angle sensor.

Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.

NOTICE:

If it is not in the neutral position, the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.

Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.

NOTICE:

When replacing the spiral cable with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel assembly.

Connect the connectors to the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.

NOTICE:

If it is not in the neutral position, the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.

Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable.

NOTICE:

When replacing the spiral cable with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel assembly.

Connect the connectors to the spiral cable.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Engage the claw to install the upper steering column cover.

Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.

Install the 2 screws.

Torque:

2.0 N*m{20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf}

Check that the ignition switch is off.

Check that the battery negative (-) cable is disconnected.

CAUTION:

Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.

NOTICE:

Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.

Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.

NOTICE:

Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.

HINT:

The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.

Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.

Torque:

50 N*m{510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf}

Connect the connectors to the spiral cable sub-assembly.

Check that the ignition switch is off.

Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.

CAUTION:

Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

Support the steering pad with one hand.

Connect the 2 airbag connectors to the steering pad.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.

Confirm that the circumference groove of the "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.

Using a "TORX" socket (T30), tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.

Torque:

8.8 N*m{90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf}

Engage the claw and install the No. 3 lower steering wheel cover.

Engage the claw and install the No. 2 lower steering wheel cover.

Inspect the steering pad (CAMRY_ACV40 RM0000016F504PX.html).

Inspect the SRS warning light (CAMRY_ACV40 RM000000XFD0BDX.html).