Exploded View
Driver air bag module
Steering wheel
Steering column assembly
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, fix cable with a tape so that fixing case and rotating part keep aligned. This will omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
Set steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SR-12, "Removal and Installation".
Disconnect harness connectors from clipping locations.
Remove steering wheel lock nut.
Remove steering wheel using suitable tool (A).
NOTE:
Put paint marks on the steering wheel and the column shaft head for supporting accurate positioning during the installation procedure.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Check the spiral cable neutral position after replacing or rotating spiral cable. Refer to SR-16, "Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Do not twist spiral cable excessively after it becomes tight. (Twisting may cause the cable to be torn off.)
Do not reuse steering wheel lock nut.
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch
To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirror (if so equipped), start the engine and push
the rear window defroster switch on. The rear
window defroster indicator light on the switch
comes on. Push the switch again to turn the
defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically ...
FM radio reception
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 – 30 mi
(40 – 48 km), with monaural (single channel) FM
having slightly more range than stereo FM. External
influences may sometimes interfere with FM
station reception even if the FM station is within
25 mi (40 km). The strength of the FM signal is ...
USB interface (models without Navigation System) (if so equipped)
Connecting a device to the USB input
jack
WARNINGDo not connect, disconnect, or operate the
USB device while driving. Doing so can be
a distraction. If distracted you could lose
control of your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Do not force t ...