STEERING PAD REMOVAL

Tech Tips

  • Use the same procedure for the 4 spoke and 3 spoke.

  • The procedure listed below is for the 4 spoke.

  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    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 Click here.

  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.

    Note

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

  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

    1. Disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

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  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

    1. Disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

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  5. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the horn button assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

    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.

    3. Using a screwdriver, push up the torsion spring to disengage the pin.

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      *1 Torsion Spring

      Tech Tips

      Insert the screwdriver from the installation hole of the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

    4. Using a screwdriver, push in the 2 torsion springs to disengage the 2 pins.

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      *1 Torsion Spring

      Note

      Do not drop the horn button assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the screwdriver from the installation holes in the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover and lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

    5. Pull out the horn button assembly from the steering wheel assembly and support the horn button assembly with one hand.

      Note

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

    6. Disconnect the horn connector from the horn button assembly.

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    7. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

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      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Horn Connector
      *4 Airbag Connector Lock

    8. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the horn button assembly.

      Note

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