Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Supplemental restraint system / Spiral cable sub–assy
Toyota Corolla (E120): Spiral cable sub–assy
Components
Replacement
Hint
: components:
1. Precaution
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal
3. Place front wheels facing straight ahead
- check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
4. Remove horn button assy
5. Remove steering wheel assy
sst 09950–50013 (09951–05010, 09952–05010, 09953–05020, 09954–05021)
6. Remove steering column cover
7. Remove spiral cable sub–assy

- Disconnect the airbag connector and the connector from the spiral cable sub–assy.
- release the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub– assy.
8. Inspect spiral cable sub–assy
- if the following condition is identified, replace the spiral cable sub–assy with a new one.
Condition
: scratches or cracks on the connector cracks, dents or chipping of the spiral cable sub–assy
9. Place front wheels facing straight ahead
- check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
10. Install spiral cable sub–assy
- set the turn signal switch in neutral position.
Notice
: make sure of the neutral position since the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.
- engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable sub–assy.
Notice
: when replacing the spiral cable sub–assy with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the handle.
- connect the airbag connector and the connector connecting to the spiral cable sub–assy.
- install the steering column cover with the 3 screws.
11. Center spiral cable
- check that the ignition switch is turned to off.
- check that the battery negative terminal is disconnected.
Notice
: do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.

- Turn the cable counterclockwise by hand until it becomes harder to turn.
Hint
: the cable will rotate about 2.5 Turns to either left or right of the center.

- Then rotate the cable clockwise about 2.5 Turns to align the marks.
12. Install steering wheel assy
torque: 50 nvm (510 kgfvcm, 37 ftvlbf)
13. Install horn button assy
torque: 8.8 Nvm (90 kgfvcm, 78 in.Vlbf)
14. Inspect horn button assy
15. Inspect srs warning light
Other materials:
Cassette tape cannot be ejected
Wiring diagram
Wiring diagram
1 Check if radio auto–search functions properly
Check if the radio auto–search function properly.
Perform the auto–research of the radio and check that the
operation is normal.
Standard: malfunction disappear.
2 Press ”eject” and ...
Monitor description
Dtc p0451, p0452 or p0453 is recorded by the ecm when the vapor pressure
sensor malfunctions.
P0451
The ecm senses pressure in the fuel tank using the vapor pressure sensor. The
ecm supplies the sensor
with a regulated 5 v reference–voltage and the sensor returns a signal voltage
betwee ...
Replacement
Hint: components:
1. Remove rear wheel
2. Remove rear brake drum sub–assy
3. Disconnect skid control sensor wire (w/ abs)
4. Remove rear axle hub & bearing assy lh
Remove the 4 bolts and hub & bearing assy lh.
5. Install rear axle hub & bearing assy lh
Install t ...


