CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E)]

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Warning

•  Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the SRS air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module.(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E)].)(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E)].)

Caution

•  If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wires in the clock spring may be overtightened and break when the steering wheel is rotated. Be sure to adjust the clock spring after installation.

Note

•  The SRS air bag system can be identified by whether or not the seat track position sensor is present.

―  Standard deployment control system: Without seat track position sensor

―  Two-step deployment control system: With seat track position sensor

1.  Set the front tires straight.

2.  Switch the main power OFF.

3.  Remove the selector lever knob. (See SELECTOR LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A71M].)

4.  Disconnect the negative lead-acid battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE LEAD-ACID BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

5.  Remove the following parts.

(1)  Driver-side air bag module(See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E)].)(See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E)].)

(2)  Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Lower column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Pull out the connector A lock lever in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.

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7.  Move connector A in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to disconnect it.

8.  Disconnect connector B.

9.  Detach the tab of the clock spring from the light switch.

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10.  Remove the clock spring.

11.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Clock Spring Installation Note.)

12.  Switch the main power ON (READY off or on).

13.  Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light turns on for approx. 6 s and turns off.

•  If the air bag/pre-tensioner warning light does not work properly, verify the DTCs. (See DTC INSPECTION.)

Clock Spring Installation Note

Caution

•  If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring will break due to overtension when the steering wheel is turned. Always adjust the clock spring after installing it.