Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

* for 4 Spoke: Removal

* for 3 Spoke: Removal

2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Check the colored part as shown in the illustration.





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If the colored part shown in the illustration cannot be confirmed, it is possible that the spiral cable sub-assembly is broken. Replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with a new one.

4. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

5. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
* Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with the battery connected and the ignition switch on (IG).
* Do not rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the ignition switch on (IG).
* Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

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

(c) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

(d) Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the yellow airbag connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.





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NOTICE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(e) Disconnect the other connector from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

(f) Disengage the 3 claws to remove the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.





7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:
* Remove the spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering sensor only when replacing it or the steering sensor.
* Removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly without using a lock pin may result in a misaligned center position of the steering sensor. Therefore, make sure to use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable sub-assembly or steering sensor when removing the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
* When replacing the steering sensor: Removal

(a) Install the lock pin to the steering sensor.





NOTICE:
* Use the lock pin provided with a new spiral cable sub-assembly.
* Do not remove the lock pin before the spiral cable sub-assembly is installed to the steering sensor.

(b) Disengage the 6 claws and 2 pins to remove the spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering sensor.





NOTICE:
Do not damage the guide.

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