Spiral Cable Installation

Align the pins on the spiral cable with the installation holes on the steering sensor.

Attach the 6 claws and install the spiral cable to the steering sensor.

Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.

CAUTION:

If it is not in the neutral position, the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.

Attach the 3 claws to install the spiral cable with steering sensor.

CAUTION:

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

Connect the connectors to the spiral cable with steering sensor.

NOTICE:

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

Attach the claw to install the upper steering column cover.

Attach the 4 clips to install the upper steering column cover onto the instrument cluster finish panel.

Attach the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover.

Install the 3 screws.

Check that the ignition switch is off.

Check that the cable is disconnected from the battery negative (-) terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

Check the check window shown in the illustration.

HINT:

When the spiral cable is centered, the connector is at the top and the conditions below can be checked.

1. w/o Steering Heater:
   With the steering wheel straight ahead, align the matchmarks to check the colored roller from the check window.
   
2. w/ Steering Heater:
   With the steering wheel straight ahead, align the matchmarks to check the U-turn point of the cable from the check window.
   

Text in Illustration

*A	w/o Steering Heater	*B	w/ Steering Heater
*C	for Type A	*D	for Type B
*a	Check Window	*b	Matchmark
	Colored Roller		U-turn Point

If the spiral cable is not centered, center it.

Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.

CAUTION:

Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.

Rotate the spiral cable 2.5 times clockwise from the lock position to align the matchmarks and check the check window.

HINT:

1. The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.
   
2. When the spiral cable is centered, the connector is at the top and the conditions below can be checked.
   

1. w/o Steering Heater:
   With the steering wheel straight ahead, align the matchmarks to check the colored roller from the check window.
   
2. w/ Steering Heater:
   With the steering wheel straight ahead, align the matchmarks to check the U-turn point of the cable from the check window.
   

Text in Illustration

*A	w/o Steering Heater	*B	w/ Steering Heater
*C	for Type A	*D	for Type B
*a	Check Window	*b	Matchmark
	Colored Roller		U-turn Point

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

Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.

Torque:

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

Support the steering pad with one hand.

Connect the 2 connectors to the steering pad.

NOTICE:

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

Connect the horn connector.

Confirm that the circumference groove of the "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel.

Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 screws.

Torque:

8.8 N*m{90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf}

Attach the 2 claws to install the cover.

Attach the 2 claws to install the cover.

With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

Make sure that the horn sounds.

HINT:

If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system.

Check the SRS warning light (Click here).