STEERING PAD INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL 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.

    3. Support the steering pad with one hand.

    4. Connect the airbag connector to the steering pad.

      Note

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

    5. Push in the airbag connector lock to connect the airbag connector.

    6. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.

    7. Install the steering pad.

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      *A w/o Steering Pad Switch *B w/ Steering Pad Switch
      *1 Connector Lock - -

    8. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.

      Torque:
      8.8 N*m  { 90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf }
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      *A w/o Steering Pad Switch *B w/ Steering Pad Switch

  2. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


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      Attach the guide and claw to install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

  3. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


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      *A w/o Cruise Control System
      *B w/ Cruise Control System

      Attach the guide and claw to install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

  4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  5. INSPECT STEERING PAD


    1. With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:

      Cuts, small cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

    2. Make sure that the horn sounds.

      Tech Tips

      If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system Click here.

  6. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

    Click here