Sentra L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2003)
6. Unlock the spiral cable connector. Then disconnect connectors and remove the four screws. The spiral cable can then be removed.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to disassemble spiral cable.
Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
Installation
1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position.
The neutral position is detected by turning left about 3.5 revolutions from the right end position. Align the two marks (refer to image).
CAUTION: The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the cable is installed in an improper position.
Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns. To set
spiral cable to neutral position turn to the left approximately 3.5 turns from the right end position.
3. Connect spiral cable connector and tighten with screws. Install steering column cover.
4. Install steering wheel, aligning with spiral cable pin guides, and pull spiral cable through.
5. Connect horn connector and engage spiral cable with pawls in steering wheel. Move driver air bag module connector away from steering wheel
lower lid opening.
6. Tighten nut.
Torque:..................29 - 39 N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)
7. Install driver air bag module.
Refer to Air Bag / Removal and Installation / Driver Air Bag Module.
See: Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and Installation/Driver Air Bag Module
8. Connect both battery cables, then conduct self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
Refer to "SRS Operation Check".