Camry Sedan L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2003)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
NOTE: For Driver Airbag removal refer to Airbag. See: Air Bag/Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. REFER TO PRECAUTIONS See: Service Precautions
2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2 (W/O STEERING PAD 4 SPOKE STEERING WHEEL)
6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3(3 SPOKE STEERING WHEEL ASSY)
7. REMOVE CONNECTOR COVER (W/ STEERING PAD SWITCH 4 SPOKE STEERING WHEEL)
8. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY
9. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
12. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY
a. Disconnect the airbag connector and connector from the spiral cable sub-assy.
b. Release the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub-assy.
13. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY
a. If the following condition is identified, replace the spiral cable sub-assy with new one.
Condition:
Scratches or cracks on the connector
Cracks, dents or chipping of the spiral cable sub-assy
14. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
a. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
15. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSY
a. Set the turn signal switch in neutral position.
NOTE: Make sure of the neutral position since the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.
b. Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable sub-assy.
NOTE: When replacing the spiral cable sub-assy with new one, remove the lock pin before installing the handle.
c. Connect the airbag connector and connector.
d. Install the steering column cover with the 2 screws.
16. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
a. Check that the ignition switch is OFF.
b. Check that the battery negative terminal is disconnected.