REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

caution

Be sure to remove the clock spring from the column switch and centre the clock spring to prevent the damage of steering wheel sensor.
If the centre of the clock spring is not correctly aligned, the steering wheel may not be turned fully or the cable inside the clock spring may be broken, causing the SRS air bag to be inoperative or operated incorrectly.
Before removing the steering wheel/air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B - Service Precautions and Air Bag Module Clock Spring .
When the steering wheel sensor is replaced, always carry out calibration to make ASTC-ECU learn the neutral point (Refer to ).

Pre-removal operation

Position the front wheels in a straight ahead direction.
Airbag module assembly and steering wheel assembly removal (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering Wheel ).
Steering column upper cover and steering column lower cover removal (Refer to GROUP 52A - Instrument Panel Assembly ).

Post-installation operation

Steering column upper cover and steering column lower cover installation (Refer to GROUP 52A - Instrument Panel Assembly ).
Airbag module assembly and steering wheel assembly installation (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering Wheel ).
Perform steering wheel Initialisation (Refer to ).

			Removal steps
		1.	Clock spring/column switch assembly (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering shaft ).
		2.	Steering wheel sensor