PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
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.
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.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Check that the ignition switch is off.
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.
Using a T30H "TORX" screwdriver, push in the 3 torsion springs to detach the 3 claws.
Note
Do not drop the steering pad assembly.
When disconnecting the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Tech Tips
Insert the T30H "TORX" screwdriver from the installation hole for thr lower No. 2 steering wheel cover and 2 service holes.
| *1 | Torsion Spring | *2 | T30H "TORX" Screwdriver |
| *1 | Horn Connector |
| *2 | Airbag Connector |
| *3 | Connector Lock |
| *4 | Protective Tape |
Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad assembly.
Using a screwdriver, release the 2 airbag connector locks.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the steering pad assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.