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Spiral Cable: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Attach the 3 claws to install the spiral cable.
      WARNING:

      When replacing the spiral cable with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel assembly.

    2. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable.
      NOTE:

      When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  2. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  3. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 10
  4. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

      NOTE:

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

    3. Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.
      Fig 1: Identifying Spiral Cable Claws
      GTY116052Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      WARNING:

      Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.

    4. Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.
      Fig 2: Rotating Spiral Cable Clockwise Approximately 2.5 Turns To Align Marks
      GTY230285Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Mark
      WARNING:

      Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.

      HINT: 

      The spiral cable can be rotated approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center position.

  5. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the steering wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .