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Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Spiral Cable

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With ProPILOT Assist 2.1 models

Combination switch Steering angle sensor Spiral cable
: Pawl

Without ProPILOT Assist 2.1 models

Combination switch Steering angle sensor Spiral cable
: Pawl
: Always replace after every disassembly.

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove driver air bag module. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Remove steering wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove steering column cover upper and lower. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Disconnect spiral cable body side harness connectors .

  • Left side

    : vehicle front

  • Right side

    (with steering heater models)

    : vehicle front

Disconnect steering angle sensor body side harness connector .

: vehicle front

Disengage spiral cable fixing pawls, and then remove spiral cable with steering angle sensor.

: Pawl

Remove steering angle sensor. Refer to Removal and Installation.

CAUTION:

  • To prevent damage to the parts, never impact the spiral cable.

  • Replace spiral cable if it is dropped or sustains an impact.

  • To prevent damage to the parts, never disassemble the spiral cable.

  • To prevent damage to the parts, never apply lubricant to the spiral cable.

  • To prevent damage to the parts, never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

  • Always replace combination switch with a new one when spiral cable is removed (without ProPILOT Assist 2.1 models). Refer to Removal and Installation.

  • The spiral cable may snap during steering operation if the cable is installed in an improper position.

NOTE:

If you buy the new parts, no need to set the neutral position because its has been set the neutral position.

Set the neutral position.Carefully turn spiral cable clockwise to the end position.

CAUTION:

Never turn spiral cable powerfully where the end position.

Turn counterclockwise (about 2 and a half turns) and stop turning where the part of clear window appear yellow mark.

Install steering angle sensor to spiral cable. Refer to Removal and Installation.

CAUTION:

When installing, align of spiral cable and of steering angle sensor.

Install spiral cable into combination switch by fixing pawls.

Remove lock pin of combination switch according to numerical order 1→2 indicated by arrows as shown in figure (without ProPILOT Assist 2.1 models).

Connect body side harness connectors to spiral cable and steering angle sensor.

Install steering column cover upper and lower. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Install steering wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation.

CAUTION:

When install steering wheel, set locate pin of spiral cable and locate hole of steering wheel.

Install driver air bag module. Refer to Removal & Installation.

CAUTION:

  • After installation is completed, perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT and confirm if the system is normal. Refer to Work Flow.

  • After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.

  • After installation is completed, perform steering torque calibration. Refer to Work Procedure.

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