Matrix XRS 2WD L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE) (2003)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Spiral Cable Assembly
REPLACEMENT
1. PRECAUTION
2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
a. Remove the 3 screws and steering column lower cover.
7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY
a. Slide the steering column upper cover.
b. Disconnect the airbag connector and connector from the spiral cable sub-assy.
c. Release the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub-assy.
8. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY
a. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
9. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
a. Set the turn signal switch in neutral position.
10. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY
a. If the following condition is identified, replace the spiral cable sub-assy with new one.
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-assy.
NOTE: When replacing the spiral cable sub-assy with new one, remove the lock pin before installing the handle.
c. Connect the airbag connector and connector.
d. Install the steering column upper cover.
Condition: Scratches or cracks on the connector Cracks, dents or chipping of the spiral cable sub-assy
11. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER