Spiral Cable Installation

Align the 2 pins of the spiral cable with the locations shown in the illustration and attach the 6 claws to install the spiral cable to the steering sensor.

NOTICE:

Do not remove the lock pin before the spiral cable is installed to the steering sensor.

Remove the lock pin from the steering sensor.

Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.

NOTICE:

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 sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

w/o Steering Pad Switch, for Type B:

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

Connect each connector.

NOTICE:

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

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 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
*a	Check Window	*b	Matchmark
	U-turn Point	-	-

If the spiral cable is not centered, center it.

1. While pushing on the interlock indicated in the illustration, rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.
   

   Text in Illustration

   Interlock

   NOTICE:

   1. When rotating the spiral cable, make sure to push on the interlock indicated in the illustration to release the interlock mechanism.
      
   2. Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.
      




2. While pushing on the interlock, 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 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
   *a	Check Window	*b	Matchmark
   	Interlock		U-turn Point

   If the spiral cable cannot be centered, it is possible that the spiral cable is broken. Replace the spiral cable with a new one.
   

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 align the matchmarks to check the colored roller from the check window.

Text in Illustration

*A	for Type A	*B	for Type B
*a	Check Window	*b	Matchmark
	Colored Roller	-	-

If the spiral cable is not centered, center it.

1. for Type A:
   While pushing on the interlock indicated in the illustration, rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.
   

   Text in Illustration

   Interlock

   NOTICE:

   1. When rotating the spiral cable, make sure to push on the interlock indicated in the illustration to release the interlock mechanism.
      
   2. Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.
      




2. for Type B:
   Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.
   

   CAUTION:

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

3. for Type A:
   While pushing on the interlock, 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 align the matchmarks to check the colored roller from the check window.
      




4. for Type B:
   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 align the matchmarks to check the colored roller from the check window.
      
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Text in Illustration

   *A	for Type A	*B	for Type B
   *a	Check Window	*b	Matchmark
   	Interlock		U-turn Point

   If the spiral cable cannot be centered, it is possible that the spiral cable is broken. Replace the spiral cable with a new one.
   

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).