Avalon V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1996)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Gear/Wheel Removal With SRS
REF.: STEERING
NO.: STOO1-96
DATE: MAY 17, 1996
MODELS: ALL MODELS
STEERING GEAR/STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Any time the steering gear is removed on a vehicle equipped with an SRS airbag, the steering wheel must also be removed. Use of the following steps for
reinstallation and recentering of the steering wheel will prevent possible damage to the spiral cable.
REQUIRED STEPS FOR STEERING GEAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION:
Removal:
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Place front wheels facing straight ahead.
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Remove the steering wheel pad.
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Remove the steering wheel.
Installation:
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Place front wheels facing straight ahead.
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Center the spiral cable.
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Install the steering wheel.
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Install the steering wheel pad.
STEERING GEAR/STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL PROCEDURES:
Follow the steps below to remove the steering wheel from the vehicle.
1.
Place front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2.
With ignition switch in lock position, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
3.
Remove Steering wheel pad.
NOTICE:
If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at "ON" or "ACC", a "Diagnostic Trouble Code" will be recorded.
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new parts.
a.
Remove the steering wheel lower cover.