Spiral Cable: Installation

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

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 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (See INSTALLATION )
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 Claws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: Perform the operation when the turn signal switch is in the neutral position. Otherwise, the turn signal pin 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.
8. Connect the steering sensor.
Fig 2: Connecting Airbag Connector
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (See INSTALLATION )
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 3: Turning Spiral Cable Counterclockwise
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Turn the spiral cable 2.5 times clockwise from its locked position and align the center marks.
Fig 4: Turning Spiral Cable Clockwise
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )
TURN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
(See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )