Installation [08/2013 - ]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

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

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (w/ Steering Heater) See step 1
INSTALL LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER
1. Engage the 4 claws to install the lower steering wheel boss cover to the steering wheel sub-assembly.
  NOTE:
  Do not allow the steering heater wire harness to be caught between the lower steering wheel boss cover and the steering wheel sub-assembly.
2. w/ Steering Heater:
  1. Remove the release paper from new double-sided tape and install the steering heater harness to the lower steering wheel boss cover.
    NOTE:
    Do not touch the adhesive surface of the double-sided tape.
  2. Connect the connector to the steering wheel heater control assembly.
INSTALL STEERING SHAKE DAMPER
1. Install the steering shake damper to the steering wheel sub-assembly with the 2 screws.
  Torque: 2.4 N*m (24 kgf*cm, 21 in.*lbf)
INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE
1. Install the cruise control switch wire.
INSTALL CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH . Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2013 - ] - Step 1
INSTALL STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY See step 1
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
INSPECT AND ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2013 - ] - Step 6
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Install the steering wheel assembly aligning the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Assembly Set Nut And Matchmark
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *a Matchmark
2. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.
  Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf)
3. w/ Steering Heater:
  1. Connect the connector.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Spiral Cable Sub-Assembly Connector
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable sub-assembly.
CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2013 - ]