STEERING PAD ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

INSPECT STEERING PAD (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

1. Perform a diagnostic system check (Click here).

2. 

   Visually check for defects with the steering pad installed on the vehicle.

   
   

   1. The defects are as follows:

      
      

      • Cuts on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad

      • Small cracks on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad

      • Significant discoloration on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad

      OK
      No defects are found.

      Tip:

      If any of the defects is found, replace the steering pad with a new one.

INSPECT STEERING PAD (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

1. Perform a diagnostic system check (Click here).

2. 

   Visually check for defects with the steering pad removed from the vehicle.

   
   

   1. The defects are as follows:

      
      

      • Cuts on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad

      • Small cracks on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad

      • Significant discoloration on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad

      • Cracks or other damage to the connector

      • Deformation of the steering wheel assembly

      • Deformation of the horn button contact plate of the steering pad

      • Interference or uneven clearance between the steering pad and steering wheel assembly when the new steering pad is installed on the steering wheel assembly

      OK
      No defects are found.

      Tip:

      If any of the defects is found, replace the steering pad or steering wheel assembly with a new one.