Spiral Cable: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. 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 AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

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.
  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.
5. Install the steering column cover (upper).
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (Lower)
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 1: Rotating Spiral Cable
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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 2: Rotating Spiral Cable To Aligning Marks
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (See STEERING PAD )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSPECT STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (See STEERING PAD )
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL POSITION