Spiral Cable: Installation

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CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE
1. Check that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
2. Confirm that the negative battery terminal is detached.
  CAUTION: Do not begin the operation for at least 90 seconds after the negative battery terminal is detached.
3. Confirm that the front tires face straight forward.
4. Confirm that the turn signal switch is in the neutral position.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Spiral Cable And Claws
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  NOTE: Perform the operation when the turn signal switch is in the neutral position. Otherwise, the pin of the turn signal will break.
5. Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable.
  NOTE: Pull the lock pin out before installing the steering wheel, when replacing the spiral cable with a new one.
6. Connect the airbag connector.
7. Connect the horn connector.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Connector
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INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Engage the 2 claws and install the steering column cover (upper).
2. Engage the 2 claws and install the steering column cover (lower).
3. Tighten the 3 screws.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Cover
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ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE
1. Center the spiral cable.
  1. Turn the spiral cable counterclockwise until it locks.
    HINT:
    
    The spiral cable turns a maximum of approximately 5 times.
    
    Fig 4: Turning Spiral Cable
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  2. Turn the spiral cable 2.5 times clockwise from its locked position and align the center marks.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Fig 5: Aligning Center Marks
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INSTALL STEERING PAD
1. Connect the horn connector.
2. Connect the airbag connector.
  NOTE:
  - Align the color of the airbag connector with that of the steering pad assembly and install the airbag connector.
  - Securely lock the locking button.
  Fig 6: Identifying Locking Button Installation Positions
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3. Install the steering pad.
4. Using "Torx" socket wrench T30, tighten the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
(See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )

Fig 7: Locating Steering Pad Bolts
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