2007-2013 Toyota Corolla Airbag Removal & Clockspring Replacement Yiannis Pagonis

OEM Part Number for Cable Sub-Assemby, Spiral 84306-0D070, 84306-0D090
Spiral Cable Working Principle, Bad Symptoms and Replacement Cost:
Any vehicle with a power steering system is going to have a spiral cable. The function of the spiral cable is to connect the steering column with the steering wheel. The steering column is filled with a lot of electrical circuits which make it function properly. The steering wheel also has important components, such as a horn switch, an airbag assembly, and controls. The spiral cable is attached to the steering wheel components and the steering column’s electrical components. That’s how the two are linked together.
So, why is this important? Well, the ability to turn the steering wheel is the result of the steering column and steering wheel being connected. If the spiral cable which links them were to get damaged or worn out, then it would definitely interfere with your driving ability.
The Top 2 Symptoms
There will be some very recognizable symptoms whenever you have a bad spiral cable. Below are the top 2 symptoms of a bad spiral cable to watch out for. Once you notice them, it means that it is time to get your spiral cable replaced.
Warning Light - Whenever there is any kind of problem with the steering system, it will cause a warning light to illuminate on your dashboard. There could be any number of problems with the steering system, but a bad spiral cable is certainly one possible problem. Whatever the reason, you should always take your vehicle to the nearest certified mechanic immediately after you notice this warning light come on. You don’t want to take the chance of having your steering ability impaired if it hasn’t happened already.
Steering Problems - The worst symptom that you could experience from a bad spiral cable is to have difficulty turning the steering wheel. The ability to make right or left turns will be almost impossible when the spiral cable is bad. This will certainly raise your risk of having an accident. When you are experiencing this symptom, it is best to pull off to the side of the road if you can. Put on your hazard lights and have your vehicle towed to the auto shop.
Read also: Seatbelt Pretensioner Working Principle and Replacement Cost
Replacement Cost
The replacement cost of a spiral cable can range from $140 to $450. The cost of the part itself is anywhere from $50 to $250 while the labor costs are anywhere from $90 to $200. The exact cost will depend on the make and model of your vehicle. It will also depend on the hourly rate of whichever mechanic you take your vehicle to.

[@bryandelrio5]

You are doing God's work for many Corolla owners out there!

[@deborahbrown6197]

I wanted to give my review after completing this for my 2010 toyota corolla. 1st of THANK YOU you saved me a lot of money and my car! All of my lights came on (break, airbag, tire pressure, and I cannot remember the last one, but no check engine light) none of my guages worked and my ac ran hot. I could not run any codes and only recieved an error. So when I saw this video I wanted to give it a shot. All these steps are spot on. There are a few note I would like to add there are screws for the 1st panel thay needs to ne removed so unscrew those before you start pulling. Also, the steering wheel could be hard to wiggle off. You must hit on the back of the wheel to loosen it. You can also use a hammer if you cannot get it to budge. I found hitting the bottom towards the driver seat most effective. Other then that some of the airbags come off differently then the one he shows if you have the red and black clips with the yellow tab pull those up (gently) and then remove the red and black connectors from the air bag. 1 final note the bolt on the steering wheel is a bit hard to grt off use a torque wrench for easier removal. All my lights went off, power steering came back and my gauges are functioning and my ac now gets cold again. All of this stopped working on my car due to this issue. My car runs perfectly fine now with this video some tools and a $180 steering angle sensor from carid. I am a woman and if I can do it so can you!

[@flowrider5082]

Your video guided me through the successful replacement of the clock spring in my 2006 Corolla . Thank you! 🥰🇨🇦

[@saxenaji]

Great work Mr. Pagonis. You have solution for virtually every possible issue. Kudos and Thanks!

[@rayp9171]

I would like to thank you for the video. It was very helpful in replacing my daughter SAS on her Corolla 2010. Her car was getting Steering, VSC, ABS lights on, odometer and RPM not working. I read on the Corolla forum to replace the SAS which I was surprise and shock but it was the problem. I bought the part from Rockauto for $125 and installed it. Mahalo....

[@josefranciscoesquertalaman3827]

Hace un año miré este tutorial y hoy 30 de Mayo del 2020 lo miro de nuevo,un excelente tutorial, saludos desde Sonora México

[@michaelmccants9356]

Love the music, if you compress the sides of the bottom steering column panels and pill down it pops out in one smooth move, and there's to catches on the top that if you pry back a tiny bit the top comes off just as easy

[@MrAtlantic500]

Έχετε ακριβώς αυτό που χρειάζομαι αυτή την στιγμή, κατάφερε η μικρή μου η κόρη και τύλιξε ένα λαστιχακι μέσα στο τιμόνι,με αποτέλεσμα για την ώρα να έχω σφιχτή αίσθηση (προφανώς θα έχει κουλουριαστει στα εσωτερικά πλαστικά κουμπώματα) και θα χρειαστεί να ξεμονταρω το τιμόνι.

[@rigoberto593]

I have a Corolla 2009 with an airbag light on and diagnose that need to replace this part, video was very helpful, thanks.

[@carlosgil9325]

Thanks to you for the video, I didn't know how to disconnect the harnesses from the air bag. It helped me define that the lack of connection lies precisely in that mechanism. Again thanks.

[@russmiller8069]

My 2011 Corolla LE has cruise control. The clock spring I bought on Amazon worked fine but there was a module snapped onto the back of the old clockspring for the steering sensor. I was able to put that module onto the clockspring I bought and then everything matched up.

[@shaziaaftab7682]

you saved me $250 of labor from canadian tire lol.

[@waltermelon4161]

Just what I needed! Thanks m8!

[@isaacfalade4236]

This is a good video with these video l can change my Toyota Corolla 2010 spira cable next time there is any issue. If l had watch your video l would have save more money last week l ended up paying $535 to Toyota workshop. My airbag light was on for couple of weeks l was told my spiral cable need to be change. The labour that costed $335 l would have save that to my pocket. Spiral cable is just about $135 - $200. Thanks for your Time and the sharing of Knowledge God bless you

[@GustavoRR]

Muchas gracias!!! Me sirvió mucho su video!

[@quirinonavarro1857]

Whith no words it’s all said... excellent!!

[@sphinxgr]

Thanks my friend! I replaced my Auris 2011 clockspring with directions from your video :)

[@bayronnitschke9547]

Muchas gracias me sirvio mucho, excelente 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@shahinali8920]

At 6.34, are you saying the arrow needs to be lined up? Apart from that and making sure the steering wheel goes back on the same tooth, anything else to make sure of?

[@aniekanhanson-bassey6877]

What tools did you use?