Spiral Cable Sub-ASSY: Replacement

HINT:

COMPONENTS: See HORN BUTTON ASSY 

1. PRECAUTION (See  SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM  ) 
2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See  SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM  ) 
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

   SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)

6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER 
   1. Remove the 3 screws and steering column lower cover.
      Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Cover Screws

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7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY 
   1. Slide the steering column upper cover.
   2. Disconnect the airbag connector and connector from the spiral cable sub-assy.
   3. Release the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub-assy.
      Fig 2: Removing Spiral Cable Sub-Assy

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8. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY 
   1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
9. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
   1. Set the turn signal switch in neutral position.
10. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY 
    1. If the following condition is identified, replace the spiral cable sub-assy with new one.
       NOTE: Make sure of the neutral position since the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.
    2. Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable sub-assy.
       NOTE: When replacing the spiral cable sub-assy with new one, remove the lock pin before installing the handle.
    3. Connect the airbag connector and connector.
    4. Install the steering column upper cover.

       Condition: 

       Scratches or cracks on the connector 

       Cracks, dents or chipping of the spiral cable sub-assy 

11. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Install the steering column lower cover with the 3 screws.
12. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Check that the ignition switch turn OFF.
    2. Check that the battery negative terminal is disconnected.
       NOTE: Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.
    3. Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn.

       HINT:

       The cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right of the center.

       Fig 3: Turning Cable Counterclockwise

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    4. Then rotate the cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to align the marks.
       Fig 4: Rotating Cable Clockwise

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13. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
14. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
15. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
16. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See  DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  )