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 Procedures	Effects / Inoperative when not Performed	Link
Disconnect cable from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal	Memorize steering angle neutral point	LKA/LDA system	Click here
		Pre-collision system	Click here
		Parking assist monitor system	Click here
	Steering sensor zero point calibration	Variable gear ratio steering system	Click here

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for the LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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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.

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REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
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CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
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 Cutout
  
  Protective Tape
  
  Using a screwdriver, insert the screwdriver into the cutout of the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover and detach the claw and guide to remove the lower No.3 steering wheel cover.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. *a Cutout
  
  Protective Tape
  
  Using a screwdriver, insert the screwdriver into the cutout of the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover and detach the claw and guide to remove the lower No.2 steering wheel cover.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the horn button assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

Deployment Side

Check that the power switch is off.
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.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
*a Torsion Spring

Release in this Direction

Using a T25H "TORX" screwdriver, push in the torsion spring to detach the pin and remove the horn button assembly.
Note
- Do not drop the horn button assembly.
- When disconnecting the horn button assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Tech Tips

Insert the T25H "TORX" screwdriver into the installation areas of the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover and lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

*a	Lock Button
*b	Wire Harness Clamp
	Airbag connector
	Horn connector
	Release in this Direction
	Protective Tape

Tilt the horn button assembly toward the seat and support it with one hand.

Using a screwdriver, release the 2 lock buttons and disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.

Note

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

Tech Tips

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Detach the wire harness clamp.

Note

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the horn connector from the horn button assembly.