Spiral Cable: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.3 COVER LOWER (See STEERING PAD )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.2 COVER LOWER (See STEERING PAD )
REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )

For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )

For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE with STEERING SENSOR
1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering sensor.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
2. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Spiral Cable With Steering Sensor
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SEPARATE SPIRAL CABLE
1. Disengage the 6 claws and separate the spiral cable.
  
  Fig 2: Separating Spiral Cable
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