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Spiral Cable: Installation

  1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE (w/o VSC) 
    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 turn signal switch pin may be snapped.
    3. Install the spiral cable with the 3 claws.
      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.
    NOTE: When connecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
    Fig 1: Identifying Claws And Spiral Cable
    G05419252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE (w/ VSC) 
    1. Engage the 6 claws and 2 pins, and install the spiral cable to the steering angle sensor.
  3. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (w/ VSC) 
    1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
    2. Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
      Fig 2: Identifying Claws, Pins And Spiral Cable
      G05419253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: If it is not in the neutral position, the turn signal switch pin may be snapped.
    3. Install the spiral cable with steering angle sensor with the 3 claws.
      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 with steering angle sensor.
    NOTE: When connecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  4. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 3: Identifying Claws And Spiral Cable
    G05419252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL HORN BUTTON WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Steering Pad Switch and Cruise Control System) 
    1. Connect the connector and install the horn button wire sub-assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Horn Button Wire Sub-Assembly
      G06014844Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  16. INSTALL NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL FRONT UPPER CONSOLE BOX  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  24. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
    3. Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.
      NOTE: Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.
      Fig 5: Rotating Spiral Cable
      G06036997Courtesy 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 using the airbag wire harness.

    HINT:

    The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.

    Fig 6: Aligning Mark
    G06036998Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  27. INSTALL STEERING PAD (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  28. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  29. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  30. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT 
  31. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  32. INSPECT STEERING PAD (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  33. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).