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Spiral Cable: Installation

  1. 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. Engage the 3 claws and 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.
      NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
    5. Install the steering column upper cover.
      CAUTION: Scratches or cracks on the connector cracks, dents or chipping of the spiral cable.
      Fig 1: Installing Spiral Cable
      G04466108Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Install the steering column lower cover with the 3 screws.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Column Cover
    G04466109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. 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 3: Rotating Spiral Cable Counterclockwise
      G04466110Courtesy 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 4: Rotating Spiral Cable Clockwise To Align Marks
      G04466111Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  5. INSTALL  STEERING PAD  
  6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  7. INSPECT  STEERING PAD  
  8. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization.

      HINT:

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

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