STEERING PAD INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE

  1. INSTALL STEERING PAD

    1. Check that the ignition 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. B445437E02

      Support the steering pad with one hand.

    4. Connect the airbag connector and lock the connector lock.

      Table 1. Text in Illustration

      *a

      Connector Lock
      Note:

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

    5. Connect the horn connector.

    6. Set the steering pad to the steering wheel assembly.

    7. Check that the airbag wire harness and horn wire harness are not pinched.

    8. B442656E03

      Press the steering pad with both hands to attach the lower pin to the torsion spring.

      Table 2. Text in Illustration

      *a

      Upper Pin

      *b

      Lower Pin

    9. Press the steering pad with both hands to attach the lower pin to the torsion spring.

      Note:

      After installation, try to pull the steering pad and check that the steering pad is securely installed.

  2. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

    1. Attach the guide and claw to install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

  3. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

    1. Attach the guide and claw to install the lower No. 3 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. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

    1. Check the SRS warning light (Click here).

  6. INSPECT STEERING PAD

    1. With the steering pad installed to the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:

      Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

    2. Make sure that the horn sounds.

      Tip:

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