Removal

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page ).

2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

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

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

6. REMOVE STEERING PAD

7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

• Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch on (IG).
• Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch on (IG).
• Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
• Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.

(a) Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

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

(b) Disengage the 3 claws to remove the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.