Corolla L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE) (2005)
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the airbag connector and the connector from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
b. Release the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub-assembly.
8. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. If the following condition is identified, replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with a new one.
Condition:
Scratches or cracks on the connector
Cracks, dents or chipping of the spiral cable sub-assembly
9. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
a. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
10. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Set the turn signal switch in neutral position.
NOTE: Make sure of the neutral position since the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.
b. Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable sub-assembly.
NOTE: When replacing the spiral cable sub-assembly with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the handle.
c. Connect the airbag connector and the connector connecting to the spiral cable sub-assembly.
d. Install the steering column cover with the 3 screws.
11. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
a. Check that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
b. Check that the battery negative terminal is disconnected.
NOTE: Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.
c. Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn.
HINT: The cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right of the center.