Removal and Installation

WARNING:

Before servicing the SRS, place the ignition switch in the OFF position, disconnect both battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing the spiral cable.

REMOVAL

Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) or to Removal and Installation (DIRECT ADAPTIVE STEERING).
Remove the steering column upper and lower covers. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Disconnect the harness connectors from the spiral cable and the harness connector from the steering angle sensor.
Remove the screws (A), then release pawls and remove the spiral cable and the steering angle sensor as an assembly from the steering column.

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: Pawl

CAUTION:
Do not turn the spiral cable quickly or beyond the limit number of turns (approximately 2.5 turns from the neutral position), this may cause the cable to snap.
Remove the screws, then release pawls and separate the steering angle sensor (1) from the spiral cable (2).

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: Pawl
CAUTION:
- Do not strike or drop the spiral cable or steering angle sensor.
- Replace the spiral cable or steering angle sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not disassemble the spiral cable or steering angle sensor.
- Do not allow oil, grease, detergent or water to come in contact with the spiral cable or steering angle sensor.
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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

The turn signal lever must be in the neutral position for spiral cable installation.
Set the spiral cable neutral position by carefully turning the spiral cable clockwise to the end position. Turn the spiral cable counterclockwise 2.5 turns stopping when the locating pin (A) is at the top most position, the triangles (C) are pointing at each other as shown in the illustration and the clear window (B) appears white.

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NOTE: If a new spiral cable is installed, the neutral position is already set with a stopper in place and should not be adjusted after the stopper clip is removed. Make sure the stopper clip is removed after the spiral cable/steering angle sensor assembly is installed but before the steering wheel is installed.
During steering wheel installation, make sure the locating pin hole (D) is aligned with the locating pin (A) of the spiral cable.

CAUTION:

The spiral cable may snap during steering operation if the spiral cable is installed in an improper position.
Do not overturn the spiral cable or go beyond the maximum number of turns allowed. This will cause the spiral cable to snap.
The turn signal lever must be in the neutral position for spiral cable installation.
Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
Perform the "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION". Refer to Description .
Perform the "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING OR REMOVING DAST PARTS" (if equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering). Refer to Special Repair Requirement .
Do not allow oil, grease, detergent or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.
After installation is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected using CONSULT or the air bag warning lamp.
If no malfunction is detected using CONSULT or the air bag warning lamp after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, perform the SRS final check. Refer to Description .