1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more
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2. Remove the driver?side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover..
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring.
NOTE:
When the vehicle-side connector for the clock spring is disconnected, terminals 1A and 1B are shorted to prevent unexpected operation (deployment) of the air bag module.
Side Garnish Removal
Front
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position shown in the figure,
move it in the direction of the arrow (1) to remove the clip A.
2. Slide the side garnish in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure
and remove clips B from side garnish.
3. Remove clips ...
Seat Warmer Control Unit Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. ...
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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