PRECAUTION
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Click here).
After turning the power 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).
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the 3 clips and the rear deck floor box.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
Disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE STEERING PAD
When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Check that the power switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Using a screwdriver, push the 3 torsion springs to detach the 3 pins as shown in the illustration.
Do not drop the steering pad.
Insert the screwdriver from the installation holes in the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover and lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the horn connector to remove the steering pad.