STEERING PAD REMOVAL

PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

Note

After turning the ignition 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 Click here.
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 Click here.
REMOVE STEERING PAD
1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
2. 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.
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  *1 "TORX" Screw
  
  *2 Screw Case
  
  Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
  
  Note
  
  Do not drop the steering pad.
4. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel and support the steering pad with one hand.
  
  Note
  
  When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
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  *1 Lock Plate
  
  *2 Tape
  
  Using a screwdriver, release the airbag lock plate.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
6. Disconnect the airbag connector from the steering pad.
  
  Note
  
  When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
7. Disconnect the horn wire harness connector from the steering pad contact plate and remove the steering pad.
  
  CAUTION:
  
  When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

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*1	"TORX" Screw
*2	Screw Case

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*1	Lock Plate
*2	Tape