PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD
REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
*1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
*1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When storing the horn button assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Check that the power switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
*1 | Torsion Spring |
Using a screwdriver, push in the 2 torsion springs to disengage the 2 pins.
Note
Do not drop the horn button assembly.
Tech Tips
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 horn button assembly from the steering wheel assembly and support the horn button assembly with one hand.
Note
When removing the horn button assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
*1 | Protective Tape |
*2 | Airbag Connector |
*3 | Horn Connector |
*4 | Airbag Connector Lock |
Disconnect the horn connector from the horn button assembly.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.
Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the horn button assembly.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.