CAUTION:
If the disc on the combination switch is deformed or has foreign material adhering to it, performance of the steering angle sensor may be reduced, causing abnormal operation. When handling the clock spring, be careful not to deform the disc and make sure there is no foreign material on it.
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more
..
3. Remove the driver?side air bag module..
4. Remove the steering wheel..
5. Remove the column cover..
6. Disconnect the clock spring connector.
7. Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector. (with steering angle sensor)
8. Remove the tab direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the clock spring.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal..
10. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s
and goes out.
If the air bag system warning light does not operate in the manner described above, there are malfunctions in the system. Inspect the system using the on-board diagnostic..
Clock Spring Installation Note
CAUTION:
If the clock spring is not adjusted, the spring wire in the clock spring will break due to overtension when the steering wheel is turned. Always adjust the clock spring after installing it.
Adjust the clock spring after installing it..
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction,
and temperature performance.
Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating ...
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Transaxle Case Side
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Drain the ATF..
3. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle..
CAUTION:
The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines.
Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
4. Remove ...
Steering Features
Improved handling, fuel economy, marketability
Column assist type Electric Power Steering (EPS) adopted
Improved handling
By using a higher steering gear ratio (15.5), the steerability has
been improved
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