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Spiral Cable: Installation

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  1. INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (w/VSC)  (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 Claws And Spiral Cable
      G05409826Courtesy 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  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER  (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
      G05409827Courtesy 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: Turning Spiral Cable Clockwise
      G05409828Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  8. INSTALL STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION  )
  9. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 2  (See INSTALLATION  )
  10. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 3  (See INSTALLATION  )
  11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  12. INSPECT STEERING PAD  (See INSTALLATION  )
  13. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (See INITIALIZATION ).

      HINT:

      Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal.

  14. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ).
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