RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid (2011)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Installation
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
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Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the power switch on (IG).
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Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the power 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) Check that the power switch is off.
(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
(c) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
(d) Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
NOTICE:
If it is not in the neutral position, the turn signal switch pin may snap.
(e) Install the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the 3 claws.
NOTICE:
When replacing the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel
assembly.
(f) Connect the connectors to the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Installation
3. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the power switch is off.
(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
(c) Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.