Spiral Cable Installation


  1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER

  3. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER

  4. POSITION SPIRAL CABLE

  5. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  6. INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY

  7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  8. INSPECT STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY

  9. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

  10. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL POSITION

Spiral Cable -- Installation


CAUTION:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (Toyota Fortuner RM000000YVR005X.html).


1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

  1. 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.

  1. Install the spiral cable.

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

  1. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.


2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER


3. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER


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  1. Install the cover with the 3 screws.



4. POSITION SPIRAL CABLE


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. 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.


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  1. 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.


5. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


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

  1. Install the steering set nut.

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


6. INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50

  1. Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

  1. Connect the airbag connector.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Connect the horn connector.

  1. Install the steering pad after confirming that the circumference grooves of the screws are caught on the screw case.

  1. 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


8. INSPECT STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY

  1. Check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the steering pad outer surface and in the grooved portion.

  1. Check that the horn sounds.



9. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

  1. Check the SRS warning light (Toyota Fortuner RM000000YVX004X.html).



10. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL POSITION