Venza AWD L4-2.7L (1AR-FE) (2009)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Removal
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing See: Service Precautions.
2. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected See: Testing and
Inspection/Repair Instruction - Initialization.
4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER See: Air Bag/Service and Repair/Steering Pad/Removal
5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER See: Air Bag/Service and Repair/Steering Pad/Removal
6. REMOVE STEERING PAD See: Air Bag/Service and Repair/Steering Pad/Removal
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Wheel/Service and Repair/Removal
8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
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Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch on (IG).
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Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch on (IG).
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Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
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Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.
(a) Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.
NOTICE: When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
(b) Disengage the 3 claws to remove the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.