Repair Procedure: Procedure

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• If you are replacing the driver's airbag after a deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment - Refer to: SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
• If the driver's airbag deployed, the cable reel cannot be reused because of thermal damage.

■ Preconditions 

• 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected

■ Sub-Procedure 

• Removal 

• Insert a punch (a) through the hole of the steering wheel cover and push the spring (b) to release the front airbag pin (c) while pulling out the airbag. Repeat for the other side. (Figure 1)

Punch Specifications (Figure 1) 

Figure 1 

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• Installation 

• Install the driver's airbag (e) by pushing it in until you hear a click. (Figure 2)
  NOTE: Confirm that the front airbag pins are securely mounted to the springs. (Figure 2)

Figure 2 

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■ After Installation 

1. 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect

2. Make sure the horn works properly.

3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

■ Preconditions 

• Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.

■ Sub-Procedure 

Figure 1 

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• Removal 

1. Loosen the bolt (a) three turns. (Figure 1)

Figure 2 

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2. Refer to the figure 2.

Tool Details (Figure 2) 

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If you thread the puller bolts (c) into the wheel hub more than five threads, the bolts will hit the cable reel and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt. (Figure 2)

3. Remove the steering wheel (d). (Figure 2)

Figure 3 

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• Installation 

1. Make sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.

2. Rotate the cable reel (e) clockwise until it stops. (Figure 3)

3. Rotate the cable reel counterclockwise until the arrow mark (f) on the cable reel points straight up. (Figure 3)

4. Rotate the cable reel counterclockwise two full turns. The arrow mark on the cable reel should point straight up.

Figure 4 

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5. Position the steering wheel hub (g) so that it engages the pin (h) of the cable reel. (Figure 4)

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Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column shaft when installing the steering wheel.

Figure 5 

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6. Install a new bolt (i), and tighten it to the specified torque. (Figure 5)

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Make sure that the cable reel subharness (k) and the horn harness (m) are routed above the SRS harness (n). (Figure 5)

■ After Installation 

1. Steering Wheel Spoke Angle Check

• Check the steering wheel spoke angle.
• With the front wheels straight ahead, make sure the steering wheel is centered and the turning revolutions from center to full lock (left and right) are equal. If not, check the installation of the steering wheel and the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft splines.

2. VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization

■ Preconditions 

• Adjust the steering column to the full tilt down position, and to the full telescopic out position.

■ Sub-Procedure 

• Removal 

• Release the clips, then lift up the dashboard meter visor blind cover (a).

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■ Key Information 

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove: 

• Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover

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• If you are replacing the driver's airbag after a deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment - Refer to: SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
• If the driver's airbag deployed, the cable reel cannot be reused because of thermal damage.

■ Preconditions 

• Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
• 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected

■ Sub-Procedure 

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• Removal 

• Remove the cable reel/steering angle sensor (a).

■ After Installation 

1. 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect

2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

■ Sub-Procedure 

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• Removal 

• Refer to the figure.

■ Sub-Procedure 

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• Removal 

• Refer to the figure.

■ Sub-Procedure 

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• Installation 

• Tighten the bolts to the specified torque in the numbered sequence shown.

■ Sub-Procedure 

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• Installation 

• Check the steering joint cover and steering joint cover clips for damage and cracks. If the steering joint cover is cracked, replace the steering joint cover. If the steering joint cover clips are damaged, replace the steering joint cover clips.

■ Preconditions 

• Set the steering column to the down tilt position, and to the long telescopic position.
• 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected

■ Sub-Procedure 

Figure 1 

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• Removal 

Figure 2 

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• Installation 

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Be careful not to damage the brake pedal position switch.

1. Tighten the attaching nuts and bolts to the specified torque in the numbered sequence shown. (Figure 2)

Figure 3 

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2. Pinion shaft without center guide: Position the steering column by aligning the gap within the angle.

3. Align the bolt hole (b) on the steering joint with the groove (c) around the pinion shaft. (Figure 3)

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• Pinion shaft with center guide: Install the steering joint by aligning the center guide.
• Pinion shaft without center guide: Position the steering column by aligning the gap (d) within the angle. (Figure 3)

Vehicle Directions (Figure 3) 

Steering Joint Angle (Figure 3) 

Position	Specifications
f	90 15°

■ After Installation 

1. 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect

2. Steering Check

• Check the tilt mechanism and the telescopic mechanism for movement and damage.
• With the front wheels straight ahead, make sure the steering wheel is centered and the turning revolutions from center to full lock (left and right) are equal. If not, check the installation of the steering wheel and the engagement of the joint/pinion shaft splines.

3. Wheel Alignment Check

■ Sub-Procedure 

• Removal 

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• Installation 

■ After Installation 

• VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization - Refer to: VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization

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• If you are replacing the driver's airbag after a deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment - Refer to: SRS Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
• If the driver's airbag deployed, the cable reel cannot be reused because of thermal damage.

■ Preconditions 

• 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected

■ After Installation 

1. 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect

2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

■ Sub-Procedure 

Figure 1 

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• Removal 

1. Center-punch both of the two shear bolts (a). (Figure 1)

2. Drill their heads off with a 5 mm (0.20 in) drill bit. Be careful not to damage the steering lock when removing the shear bolts.

3. Remove the steering lock (b). (Figure 1)

Figure 2 

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• Installation 

1. Install the steering lock (c). (Figure 2)

2. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts (d). (Figure 2)

Figure 3 

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3. Tighten the shear bolts (e) until the hex heads (f) twist off. (Figure 3)

■ After Installation 

• Keyless Access System Registration (as needed)

  If you replace the electric steering lock, the vehicle will not be turned to the ON mode. It is necessary to do Keyless Access System Registration using the HDS after installing the steering column.