Cable Reel Removal and Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:
Before doing this procedure, set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for dual inflators.


NOTE: Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

3. Connector - Disconnect
1.
Disconnect the connector (A) from the cable reel.

6. Connector - Disconnect
1.
Disconnect the connectors (A) from the cable reel.

7. Cable Reel/Steering Angle Sensor - Remove

8. Cable Reel - Remove
1.
Remove the cable reel (A) from the steering angle sensor (B).


SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:
Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead.
New cable reel is locked by yellow tab for center adjustment. When installing a new cable reel there is no need to rotate the cable reel. You remove the tab and discard it, after install new cable reel.
If the driver's airbag is deployed, cable reel cannot be reused because of thermal damage.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for dual inflators.

1. Cable Reel - Install
1.
Position the two tabs (A) of the steering angle sensor (B) as shown. Install the cable reel (C) to the steering angle sensor.

2. Cable Reel/Steering Angle Sensor - Install

3. Connector - Connect
1.
Connect the connectors (A) to the cable reel.

5. Cable Reel - Align
1.
Make sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2.
Center the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops.
3.
Rotate the cable reel counterclockwise about three full turns. The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label should point straight up.

7. Connector - Connect
1.
Connect the connector (A) to the cable reel.

9. SRS Operation - Confirm
1.
Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure, turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.