Removal and Installation: Installation

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The neutral position is detected by turning left 2.5 revolutions from the right end position and ending with the knob at the top.
After the work is completed, refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION: DESCRIPTION " for steering angle sensor adjustment.
After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure no malfunction is detected. Refer to "SRS OPERATION CHECK ".

Fig 1: Identifying Knob On Steering Wheel
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CAUTION:

The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the cable is not installed in the correct position.
With the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about 2.5 turns from the neutral position.

Fig 2: Identifying Locating Pin And Hole With Marks

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