OEM 2009 Toyota Matrix Clock Spring

2009 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How do you remove the Clock Spring Assembly / Spiral Cable on 2009 Toyota Matrix?

  A: The first step toward Clock Spring Assembly / Clock Spring removal includes positioning front wheels straight ahead followed by negative battery cable disconnection then waiting at least 90 seconds to make sure the SRS system is disabled. The technician must remove lower No. 3 steering wheel cover followed by lower No. 2 cover after which comes steering pad and finally the steering wheel assembly. Take out the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly followed by the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly, shift lever knob sub-assembly (suitable for manual and automatic transaxles), and the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly (for both manual and automatic transaxles). The procedure includes the removal of glove compartment door assembly, front upper console box and No. 2 switch hole base and both front console box assemblies and front console box carpet (both 2WD and 4WD). Proceed to separate the front No. 1 and No. 2 console box inserts while also taking out the lower center instrument panel finish panel that applies to both manual and automatic transaxles followed by the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly. Start by disconnecting the connector from the horn button wire sub-assembly which does not include the steering pad switch and cruise control system before taking away the lower and upper steering column covers. After removing connectors from the clock spring which does not contain VSC, the technician must separate the Air Bag wire harness while disconnecting the Air Bag connector before pushing out the clock spring thanks to the 3 exposed claws. When removing the clock spring with VSC the connectors require disconnection followed by careful handling of the Air Bag wire harness and disengagement of three claws to obtain the clock spring with the steering angle sensor. To take out the clock spring with VSC from the steering angle sensor you must first disconnect both the 6 claws and 2 pins.