Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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
Spiral Cable - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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
Spiral Cable - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

  • HINT:
  • Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
5. REMOVE STEERING PAD
Spiral Cable - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

Spiral Cable - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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.

Disconnect the horn connector.

Disconnect the 2 connectors from the steering pad.

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

Remove the steering pad.

6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

For Manual Tilt


For Power Tilt and Power Telescopic


7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

For Manual Tilt


For Power Tilt and Power Telescopic


8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Spiral Cable - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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.

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

9. SEPARATE SPIRAL CABLE
Spiral Cable - Removal. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disengage the 6 claws and separate the spiral cable.