Roll Connector: Removal

Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
Remove the driver's airbag module assembly.
1. Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (3 locations).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Driver's Airbag Module Assembly Roll Connector Using Hexagon Wrench
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2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector and remove the airbag module assembly. Refer to DRIVER' AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE, PRETENSIONER & LAP SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER .
  
  Fig 2: Removing Airbag Module Assembly
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Remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
- Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
- If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.
1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Steering Wheel Mounting Nut
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Remove the steering column cover.
1. Lower the lever of the steering column.
2. Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the steering column lower cover.
  
  Fig 4: Detaching Steering Column Lower Cover
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3. Separate the steering column upper cover and steering upper cover, and remove the steering column upper cover.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Upper Cover
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Remove the roll connector.
CAUTION: Make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.
1. Disconnect the connector under the roll connector.
2. Release the claws and remove the roll connector.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Roll Connector
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3. Release the claws and separate the roll connector (a) and steering angle sensor (b).
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Roll Connector And Steering Angle Sensor
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