SPIRAL CABLE (for Hatchback): Installation: Installation

WARNING:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o VSC)
1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
2. Check that the cable is disconnected 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.
3. Check that the front tires face straight forward.
4. Check that the turn signal switch is in the neutral position.
  NOTE:
  Perform the operation when the turn signal switch is in the neutral position. Otherwise, the turn signal pin will break.
5. Engage the 3 claws to install the spiral cable sub-assembly.
  NOTE:
  Pull the lock pin out before installing the steering wheel when replacing the spiral cable sub-assembly with a new one.
6. Connect the airbag connector.
7. Connect the horn connector.
INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ VSC)
1. Check that the ignition switch is turned off.
2. Check that the negative battery terminal is detached.
  WARNING:
  Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
3. Check that the front tires face straight forward.
4. Check that the turn signal switch is in the neutral position.
  NOTE:
  Perform the operation when the turn signal switch is in the neutral position. Otherwise, the turn signal pin will break.
5. Engage the 3 claws to install the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.
  NOTE:
  Pull the lock pin out before installing the steering wheel when replacing the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with a new one.
6. Connect the steering sensor connector.
7. Connect the airbag connector.
8. Connect the horn connector.
INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 6
INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 7

ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE

Check that the ignition switch is turned off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Confirm that the front tires face straight forward.

Center the spiral cable.

Turn the spiral cable counterclockwise until it locks.

Fig 1: Turning Spiral Cable Counterclockwise
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
NOTE:
- To avoid breaking the spiral cable, turn the spiral cable gently and do not use excessive force.
- Do not turn the spiral cable by the airbag wire harness.
HINT:

The spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly turns a maximum of approximately 5 times.

Turn the spiral cable 2.5 times clockwise from its locked position and align the alignment marks.

Fig 2: Turning The Spiral Cable 2.5 Times Clockwise And Align The Alignment Marks

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*a	Alignment Mark

NOTE:

To avoid breaking the spiral cable, turn the spiral cable gently and do not use excessive force.
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.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
INSTALL STEERING PAD See step 1
INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER See step 2
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM