Removal
NOTICE:
- Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
- Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.
- Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
1. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. REMOVE STEERING PAD
(See page
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3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut. Text in Illustration
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(b) Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
(c) Disconnect each connector from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
(d) Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly. Text in Illustration
SST: 09950-50013 09951-05010 09952-05010 09953-05020 09954-05070 NOTICE:
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4. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 screws. Text in Illustration
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(b) Disengage the 2 claws, 2 pins and 2 guides to remove the steering pad switch assembly.
5. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH
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6. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE
7. REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER
(a) Remove the 2 screws and steering shake damper from the steering wheel sub-assembly. |
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Test yourself
A quick Toyota Venza quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.



