STEERING PAD REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)

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  2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Spare Tire)

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  3. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (w/ Spare Tire)

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  4. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

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

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    1. B002JPC

      w/o Spare Tire:

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the battery service cover.

    2. Loosen the nut and disconnect the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal.

  6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. B002HWZC01
      *a Cutout
      B002JLO Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, insert the screwdriver into the cutout of the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover and detach the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. B002JG5C01
      *a Cutout
      B002JLO Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, insert the screwdriver into the cutout of the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover and detach the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  8. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the steering pad assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. B002KTG

      Using a T25H "TORX" screwdriver, push in the 3 torsion springs to detach the 3 pins and remove the steering pad assembly.

      Note


      • Do not drop the steering pad assembly.

      • When disconnecting the steering pad assembly, 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.

    4. B002HHBC01
      *1 Connector Lock
      B002JLO Protective Tape

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

    5. Disconnect the horn connector.

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

      Note

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

      Tech Tips


      • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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