STEERING PAD REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD

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  4. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD

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  5. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

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  6. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH

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  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

  9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

  10. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the horn button assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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      *1 Torsion Spring

      Using a screwdriver, push in the 2 torsion springs to disengage the 2 pins.

      Note

      Do not drop the horn button assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the screwdriver from the installation holes in the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover and lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

    4. Pull out the horn button assembly from the steering wheel assembly and support the horn button assembly with one hand.

      Note

      When removing the horn button assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

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      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Horn Connector
      *4 Airbag Connector Lock

      Disconnect the horn connector from the horn button assembly.

    6. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

    7. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the horn button assembly.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.