Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: REMOVAL

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

2. 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.
NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER






(a) Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER






(a) Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
5. REMOVE STEERING PAD
(a) Check that the engine switch is off.
(b) 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.





(c) Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.






(d) Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly.
NOTICE: When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

(e) Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
(f) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.
NOTICE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.