STEERING PAD REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the horn button assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal	Memorize steering angle neutral point	LKA/LDA System	Click here
		Intelligent clearance sonar system*1
		Pre-crash safety system
		Lighting system (EXT) Cornering lights
		Adaptive high beam system
	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 15 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system	Click here
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking assist monitor system (w/ Parallel parking assist function)	Click here
		Parking assist monitor system (w/o Parallel parking assist function)	Click here
		Panoramic view monitor system	Click here
	Initialize back door lock	Power door lock control system	Click here
	Reset back door close position	Power back door system	Click here

*1: When performing learning using the GTS.

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PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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Note

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

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

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

Note

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

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REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. *a Protective Tape
  
  Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. *a Protective Tape
  
  Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

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

Deployment Side

Check that the engine switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

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

Using a screwdriver, push in the 3 torsion springs to disengage the 3 pins as shown in the illustration.

Note

Do not drop the horn button assembly.

Tech Tips

Insert the screwdriver from the installation holes for the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover and lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
Pull out the horn button assembly from the steering wheel assembly and hold the horn button assembly with one hand.

Note

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

*a	Airbag Connector
*b	Horn Connector
*c	Airbag Connector Lock
*d	Protective Tape

Disconnect the horn connector from the horn button assembly.

Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.
Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
Disengage the wire harness clamp to remove the horn button assembly.

Note

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