Spiral Cable Sub-ASSY: Replacement

HINT:

See COMPONENTS  .

1. SEE  PRECAUTION  
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (SEE  SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM   ) 
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2 (SEE  REPLACEMENT   ) 
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3 (SEE  REPLACEMENT   ) 
6. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT   ) 
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 

   SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)

8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR 
   1. Remove the 3 screws and steering column cover LWR.
9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPR 
   1. Remove the steering column cover UPR.
      Fig 1: Removing Screws & Steering Column Cover LWR

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10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Disconnect the airbag connector and connector from the spiral cable sub-assy.
    2. Remove the 4 screws and spiral cable sub-assy.
       Fig 2: Removing Screws Of Spiral Cable Sub-Assy

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11. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY 
    1. If the following condition is identified, replace the spiral cable sub-assy with new one.

       Condition: 

       Scratches or cracks on the connector 

       Cracks, dents or chipping of the spiral cable sub-assy 

12. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
    1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
13. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Set the turn signal switch in neutral position.
       NOTE: Make sure of the neutral position since the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.
    2. Install the spiral cable sub-assy with the 4 screws.
       NOTE: When replacing the spiral cable sub-assy with new one, remove the lock pin before installing the handle.
    3. Connect the airbag connector and connector.
    4. Install the steering column cover with the 3 screws.
14. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Check that the ignition switch is OFF.
    2. Check that the battery negative terminal is disconnected.
       NOTE: Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.
    3. Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn.
       Fig 3: Turning Cable Counterclockwise

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    4. Then rotate the cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to align the marks.

       HINT:

       The cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to both left and right of the center.

       Fig 4: Rotating Cable Clockwise

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15. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (SEE  OVERHAUL  ) 
16. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT   ) 
17. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
18. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE  DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  )