SPIRAL CABLE > INSTALLATION

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NOTICE:

1. Do not replace the spiral cable with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
   
2. Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
   
3. Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
   
4. Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.
   

1. Check that the power switch is off.
   

2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
   

3. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
   

4. Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
   

   NOTICE:

   If it is not in the neutral position, the turn signal switch pin may snap.

5. Engage the 3 claws to install the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

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

6. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

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

NOTICE:

If the steering column cover is installed in the incorrect order, it will not be possible to assemble the steering column cover.

1. Engage the 2 claws to install the steering column cover (upper side).
   

2. Engage the 4 clips and 2 guides to the steering column cover (upper side).
   

3. Engage the 4 claws to install the steering column cover (lower side).
   

4. Engage the 2 claws.
   

   HINT:

   Spread the claws and press the area around the claws to engage them.

5. Install the 2 screws.
   

   Torque:

   2.0 N*m{ 20 kgf*cm , 18 in.*lbf }

NOTICE:

Do not adjust the spiral cable with the auxiliary battery connected and the power switch on (IG).

1. Check that the power switch is off.
   

2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
   

   CAUTION:

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

3. Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.
   

   NOTICE:

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

4. Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *A	w/o Steering Heater
   *B	w/ Steering Heater
   *1	Alignment Mark

   NOTICE:

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

   HINT:

   The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.