STEERING PAD REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedures listed below are for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    B0069A2

    for Type A:

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    for Type B:

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    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.

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  2. 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.

    B00693Q

    Note

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

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  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (w/ Cover)


    1. B0024K9C01
      *a Cutout
      B00692L 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.

  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (w/ Cover)


    1. B00272RC01
      *a Cutout
      B00692L 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.

  5. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (for Type A)

    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.

    B00258YC01
    B00692L Deployment Side

    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. 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.

      B00693Q
    3. B0026ZTC01
      B0069FO 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.

    4. B0026TZC01
      *a Connector Lock
      B00692L Protective Tape
      B0069FO Release in this Direction

      Tilt the horn button 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.

  6. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (for Type B)

    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.

    B00258YC01
    B00692L Deployment Side

    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. 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.

      B00693Q
    3. B0026AHC01
      *a Service Hole
      B0069FO Detach in this Direction

      Insert a T25H "TORX" screwdriver from the service hole and detach the spring.

    4. B0025G5C01
      B0068AS Place Hands Here
      B0069FO Detach in this Direction

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and move the horn button assembly upward with both hands to detach the 2 springs and remove it.

      Note


      • Do not drop the horn button assembly.

      • When disconnecting the horn button assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    5. B0028TZC01
      *a Connector Lock
      B00692L Protective Tape
      B0069FO Release in this Direction

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

    6. Disconnect the horn connector.

    7. 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.