CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering wheel Click here.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PROCEDURE
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
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
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL LOWER COVER
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL LOWER COVER
REMOVE STEERING PAD
REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the claw, 3 guide pins and then remove the ornament.
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the claw, 3 guide pins and then remove the ornament.
Tech Tips
Refer to "Remove No. 1 Steering Wheel Ornament".
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Steering Pad Switch)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 4 screws.
Detach the 2 claws, 6 guide pins and then remove the steering pad switch assembly.
Tech Tips
Refer to "Remove No. 1 Steering Wheel Ornament".
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH RH (w/ Steering Pad Switch)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the claw, 3 guide pins and steering pad switch RH.
Tech Tips
Refer to "Remove No. 1 Steering Wheel Ornament".
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH (w/ Cruise Control System)
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (w/ Steering Heater)
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Remove the steering wheel set nut.
| *a | Matchmark |
| *b | Hold |
| *c | Turn |
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.