Spiral Cable Installation

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.

Attach the 4 clips to the column cover (upper).

Install the steering column cover (upper).

Attach the 4 claws.

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.

Align the matchmarks and install the steering wheel to the steering column.

Install the nut.

Torque:

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

Connect all the connectors to the spiral cable.

for 1AZ-FE, 2AZ-FE

1. Install the steering pad assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001DNN00UX.html).
   

for 3RZ-FE

1. Install the steering pad assembly (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001DNN00SX.html).
   

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

Check that the horn sounds.

Check the SRS warning light (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000XFA03UX.html).