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Spiral Cable: Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  2. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE 
    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 snap.
    3. Install the spiral cable.
      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.
      Fig 1: Identifying Spiral Cable Claws
      G05270350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  3. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt)  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic)  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Check that the ignition 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 counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.
      NOTE: Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.
      Fig 2: Rotating Spiral Cable Counterclockwise
      G05270352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.
      NOTE: Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 3: Rotating Spiral Cable Clockwise Approximately 2.5 Turns To Align Marks
      G05270353Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (for Manual Tilt)  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic)  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  9. INSTALL STEERING PAD (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  10. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NO.2 COVER LOWER (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  11. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NO.3 COVER LOWER (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  13. INSPECT STEERING PAD (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  14. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ).