Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) Hybrid (2006)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
SPIRAL CABLE
REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.3 COVER LOWER
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.2 COVER LOWER
6. REMOVE STEERING PAD
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER
9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER
10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE
a. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
b. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.
11. REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
2. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE
a. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
b. Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
NOTE: If it is not in the neutral position, the pin of the turn signal switch may snap.
c. Install the spiral cable.
NOTE: When replacing the spiral cable with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel assembly.