STEERING PAD REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT


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      Remove the rear floor mat.

  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


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      Remove the rear deck floor box.

  4. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER


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      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.

  5. 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.

  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD

    CAUTION:

    When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    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.

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      Using a screwdriver, push the 2 torsional springs to disengage the 2 hooks.

      Note

      Do not drop the steering pad.

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      Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.

      Note

      When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    5. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.

    6. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

    7. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the steering pad.

      Note

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