Highlander LTD 2WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2002)
In the following cases, replace the steering wheel pad, steering wheel or spiral cable.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, and be sure to follow the correct procedure.
Spiral Cable Sub Assembly
REPLACEMENT
1. PRECAUTION
2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2
6. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR
a. Remove the 3 screws and column lower cover.
9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY
a. Slide the column upper cover.
b. Disconnect the airbag connector and connector from the spiral cable.
c. Release the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.
10. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY
a. If the following condition is identified, replace the spiral cable with new one.