Steering Angle Sensor (W/ Vsc) -- Installation |
1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (STEERING ANGLE SENSOR) |
Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
- NOTICE:
- Make sure that the turn signal switch is in the neutral position, as the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.
Install the spiral cable.
- NOTICE:
- When replacing the spiral cable with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel.
Connect the connectors to the spiral cable.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
2. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER |
3. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER |
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Install the lower cover with the 3 screws.
- Torque:
- 2.0 N*m{20 kgf*cm, 18 in.*lbf}
4. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE |
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Slowly rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise by hand until it feels firm.
- NOTICE:
- Do not use the airbag wire harness to turn the spiral cable.
Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.
- NOTICE:
- Do not use the airbag wire harness to turn the spiral cable.
- HINT:
- The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to the left and right from the center.
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5. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
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Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
Install the steering set nut.
- Torque:
- 50 N*m{510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf}
6. INSTALL STEERING PAD |
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Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
Connect the airbag connector.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
Connect the horn connector.
Install the steering pad after confirming that the circumference grooves of the screws are caught on the screw case.
Using a T30 "torx" socket, install the 2 screws.
- Torque:
- 8.8 N*m{90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf}
7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Toyota Fortuner RM000002HD2002X.html).
8. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT |
Check the SRS warning light (Toyota Fortuner RM000000XFD06DX.html).