PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine 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.
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.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
| *a | Cutout |
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Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, insert the screwdriver into the cutout of the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover and detach the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
| *a | Cutout |
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Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, insert the screwdriver into the cutout of the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover and detach the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When storing the steering pad assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Check that the engine switch is off.
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.
Using a T25H "TORX" screwdriver, push in the 3 torsion springs to detach the 3 pins and remove the steering pad assembly.
Note
Do not drop the steering pad assembly.
When disconnecting the steering pad assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Tech Tips
Insert the T25H "TORX" screwdriver into the installation areas of the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover and lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
| *1 | Connector Lock |
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Protective Tape |
Tilt the steering pad assembly toward the seat and support it with one hand.
Disconnect the horn connector.
Using a screwdriver, release the connector lock and disconnect the airbag connector.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Use the same procedure to disconnect the airbag connector on the other side.