STEERING PAD REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are installed, removed or replaced during the horn button assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary procedure after parts removed/installed/replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure	Necessary Procedures	Effects/Inoperative Functions when not Performed	Link
Disconnect cable from negative (-) battery terminal	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 15 to 40 minutes)	Stop and start system	Click here
	Correct the steering angle neutral point	Panoramic view monitor system	Click here
	Servo motor initialization	Air conditioning system	Click here
	Reset slide door close position	Power slide door system	Click here
	Reset back door close position	Back door opener	Click here
	Initialize back door lock	Power door lock control system	Click here

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedures listed below are for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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Note

After turning the engine 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.

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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.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
Note

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

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REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. *a Cutout
  
  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.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. *a Cutout
  
  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.

REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the horn button assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

Deployment Side

Check that the engine 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.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
Release in this Direction

Using a T25H "TORX" screwdriver, push in the torsion spring to detach the pin and remove the horn button assembly.
Note
- Do not drop the horn button assembly.
- When disconnecting the horn button 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.

*a	Connector Lock
	Protective Tape
	Release in this Direction

Tilt the horn button assembly toward the seat and support it with one hand.

Disconnect the horn connector.
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.