2010-2015 Lexus RX350 RX450h Steering Wheel Spiral Cable Clock Spring Replacement Instructions

Master Technician Viktor G shows the DIY how-to removal and installation procedure.
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[@leepofaith]

Just did this with your help. Went as planned. Thank you!

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

@@leepofaith excellent work!

[@cfkelty]

Excellent video. Thanks, Viktor!

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Glad to hear, my pleasure!

[@hrandmahmoudi147]

Thanks Viktor good job 🙏👏👏

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Thank you too!

[@seekandsave1126]

Thanks bro appreciate the great video. 👍

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Thanks for watching!

[@DailyAhadeesInEnglish-fl6pq]

Hi, From where I can buy this clock spring spiral cable assembly, and is it same for all RX 350 models 2015 or different ?

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

@@DailyAhadeesInEnglish-fl6pq hi, you can buy it online or from the dealership. You should contact your Lexus dealership parts department with your VIN and get the correct part number for your particular vehicle, then search for that part number.

[@DailyAhadeesInEnglish-fl6pq]

Thanks

[@backlineguy]

another excellent video...do you still work for Lexus as a Technician Viktor? Thank you.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Thanks! I left the dealership a few months ago after working there for 17 years.

[@markusius]

FYI although a nice tutorial, this tutorial isn't at all correct for the 2013 RX450h. There are no Torx 30 on the RX450h rather there are three wire spring clips that you push to release the airbag.

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Interesting. I’ve never personally seen that kind of setup on an RX, the video was filmed on a 2011 RX450H and it uses Torx. I have heard from a couple of RX owners in Europe that their steering wheel airbag was attached differently from what I showed in the video. Are you located in North America or elsewhere?

[@samdalia01]

Thanks again for another great video! Why would one replace a clock spring/spiral cable? I'm trying to determine if the light squeaking I'm hearing is from the clock spring/spiral cable or if I need to lubricant the joint behind the brake pedal 2018 RX350 120k Canadian Built

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Most common symptom is the horn (or other steering wheel button) starts working intermittently at first and then stops working. I have not heard one squeak before.

[@samdalia01]

Thank you. I'll try lubricating that joint behind the brake pedal. Thanks again!

[@user-uq4ly6fp6m]

Hey Viktor, do you know if any of the plugs/cables have anything to do with the hill hold assist? I replaced my clockspring to fix the steering wheel controls and horn on our 2011 RX350 a couple months ago and the only issue i've had was the hill hold assist being deactivated, causing the hill hold light to constantly stay on. Thanks!

[@Viktor_G_Automotive]

Sorry, I don't know off the top of my head, there are a lot of wires in those steering column harnesses. If the issue happened immediately after part replacement, the problem is likely either with the replacement part or workmanship.