STEERING SENSOR > INSTALLATION

for Preparation Click here



1. INSTALL STEERING SENSOR


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  1. Align the locating pins, engage the claws and install the steering sensor to the spiral cable sub-assembly



2. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH STEERING SENSOR

  1. Check that the engine switch is off.

  1. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.

    CAUTION:
    After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.



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  1. Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.

    NOTICE:
    Do not turn the spiral cable with steering sensor by the airbag wire harness.



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  1. Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.

    NOTICE:
    Do not turn the spiral cable with spiral sensor by the airbag wire harness.

    HINT:
    The spiral cable with steering sensor will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.



3. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
For 3GR-FSE (Click here)
For 3GR-FE (Click here)
For 3UZ-FE (Click here)


4. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE

  1. Check that the engine switch is off.

  1. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.

    CAUTION:
    After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.



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  1. Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.

    NOTICE:
    Do not turn the spiral cable with steering sensor by the airbag wire harness.



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  1. Rotate the spiral cable with steering sensor clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.

    NOTICE:
    Do not turn the spiral cable with spiral sensor by the airbag wire harness.

    HINT:
    The spiral cable with steering sensor will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.



5. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
For 3GR-FSE (Click here)
For 3GR-FE (Click here)
For 3UZ-FE (Click here)


6. INSTALL STEERING PAD


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  1. Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

  1. Connect the 2 connectors to the steering pad.

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

  1. Connect the horn connector.



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  1. Confirm that the circumference groove of the "torx" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.

  1. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "torx" screws.

    Torque:
    8.8 N*m{ 90 kgf*cm , 78 in.*lbf }



7. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
For 3GR-FSE (Click here)
For 3GR-FE (Click here)
For 3UZ-FE (Click here)


8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
(Click here)


9. INSPECT STEERING PAD


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  1. With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:

    1. Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

  1. Make sure that the horn sounds.

    HINT:
    If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system.



10. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
(Click here)


11. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
(Click here)
Same systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery cable