Spiral Cable: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see PRECAUTION ).

INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
2. Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
  NOTE: Make sure that the turn signal switch is in the neutral position, as the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.
3. Install the spiral cable.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Spiral Cable
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  NOTE: When replacing the spiral cable with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel.
4. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Spiral Cable Claws
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5. Attach the 4 clips to the column cover (upper).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Column Cover (Upper) Clips
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6. Install the steering column cover (upper).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Cover (Upper)
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INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (LOWER)
1. Attach the 4 claws.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Cover (Lower) With Claws
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POSITION SPIRAL CABLE
1. Slowly rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise by hand until it feels firm.
  NOTE: Do not use the airbag wire harness to turn the spiral cable.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Spiral Cable Counterclockwise
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2. Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.
  NOTE: Do not use the airbag wire harness to turn the spiral cable.
  
  HINT:
  
  The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to the left and right from the center.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Spiral Cable Clockwise
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INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSPECT STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (see PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL POSITION