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Spiral Cable: Installation

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  1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Engage the 6 claws and install the spiral cable to the steering sensor.
  2. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE with STEERING SENSOR 
    1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
    2. Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
      NOTE: If it is not in the neutral position, the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.
      Fig 1: Identifying Spiral Cable
      G04030885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable with steering sensor.
      NOTE: When replacing the spiral cable with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel assembly.
    4. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable with steering sensor.
      NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  3. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER 

    For 3GR-FSE (See INSTALLATION )

    For 3UZ-FE (See INSTALLATION )

    Fig 2: Identifying Spiral Cable With Steering Sensor
    G04030886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE with STEERING SENSOR 
    1. Check that the engine switch is off.
    2. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.
      CAUTION: After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
    3. Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.
      NOTE: Do not turn the spiral cable with steering sensor by the airbag wire harness.
      Fig 3: Rotating Spiral Cable With Steering Sensor Counterclockwise
      G04030887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.
      NOTE: Do not turn the spiral cable with spiral sensor by the airbag wire harness.

      HINT:

      The spiral cable with steering sensor will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.

  5. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 

    For 3GR-FSE (See INSTALLATION )

    For 3UZ-FE (See INSTALLATION )

  6. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  7. INSTALL STEERING PAD (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  8. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NO.3 COVER LOWER 
  9. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NO.2 COVER LOWER 
  10. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  11. INSPECT STEERING PAD (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  12. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
  13. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    Fig 4: Aligning Spiral Cable Marks
    G04030888Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002