STEERING PAD INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL STEERING PAD


    1. Check that the power 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. A01NENZ

      Connect the airbag connectors to the steering pad.

      Note


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

      • Be sure to only connect the connectors to each corresponding color.

    4. A01NG1X

      Push in the lock to install the airbag connector.

    5. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.

    6. A01NGARE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 "TORX" Screw
      *2 Screw Case

      Confirm that the circumference groove of each "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.

    7. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.

      Torque:
      8.8 N*m  { 90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A01NHGY

      Engage the claw to install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

  3. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A01NDWE

      Engage the claw to install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

  4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  5. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. A01NDSY

      Install the rear deck floor box with the 3 clips.

  6. INSPECT STEERING PAD


    1. A01NEKH

      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.

        Tech Tips

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

    2. Make sure that the horn sounds.

      Tech Tips

      If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system Click here.

  7. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

  8. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT


    1. Inspect the SRS warning light Click here.