Spiral Cable Removal

Restraints. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Supplemental Restraint System. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

  8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

  9. SEPARATE SPIRAL CABLE

Spiral Cable -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting cable to prevent the airbag deployment.


2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


5. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Spiral Cable Removal

  1. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector.

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the steering pad.

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

  1. Remove the steering pad.



6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
For Manual Tilt (Click here)
For Power Tilt and Power Telescopic (Click here)


7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
For Manual Tilt (Click here)
For Power Tilt and Power Telescopic (Click here)


8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Spiral Cable Removal

  1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering sensor.

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

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering sensor.



9. SEPARATE SPIRAL CABLE


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Spiral Cable Removal

  1. Disengage the 6 claws and separate the spiral cable.