STEERING PAD REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. 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.

2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

   
   

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      Detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

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

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.

4. REMOVE STEERING PAD

   
   

   1. Using a T25H "TORX" driver, push in the torsion spring to detach the 3 pins and remove the steering pad.

      Note

      
      

      • Do not drop the steering pad.

      • When disconnecting the steering pad, 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.

      
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      *a	Connector Lock
      	Protective Tape

      Tilt the steering pad toward the seat and support it with one hand.

   3. Disconnect the horn connector.

   4. Using a screwdriver, release the connector lock and disconnect the airbag connector.

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

      
      

      • Use the same procedure to disconnect the airbag connector on the other side.

      • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.