Spiral Cable -- Removal |
1. PRECAUTION |
- CAUTION:
- Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (CAMRY_ACV40 RM000000KT1054X.html).
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD |
4. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER |
Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the No. 3 lower steering wheel cover.
- HINT:
- Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
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5. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER |
Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the No. 2 lower steering wheel cover.
- HINT:
- Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
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6. REMOVE STEERING PAD |
Using a "TORX" socket (T30), loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
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Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.
- NOTICE:
- When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
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Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Remove the steering pad.
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
- SST
- 09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05031)
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8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER |
Remove the 2 screws.
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Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.
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9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (w/o VSC) |
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
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Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.
10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (w/ VSC) |
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
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Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.
11. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (w/ VSC) |
Disengage the 6 claws, 2 pins and remove the spiral cable from the steering angle sensor.
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