RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Removal
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: SPIRAL CABLE: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it See: Service Precautions.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat
belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY See: Air Bag/Service and Repair/Steering Pad/Removal
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (LOWER) See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Rise the steering column cover (upper).
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
(b) Detach the 4 clips and remove the column cover (upper).
(c) Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.