Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering wheel (see pageClick here).
POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE STEERING PAD
Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
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Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.