Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD

NOTICE: If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.





a. Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
b. 2JZ-GE:
Remove the steering wheel lower No. 2 and No. 3 covers.
c. 3UZ-FE:
Remove the steering wheel No. 2 cover and pad switch modulator cover.
d. Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws.

HINT: Loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.





e. Pull the wheel pad from the steering wheel and disconnect the airbag connector.

CAUTION:
^ When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward.
^ Never disassemble the wheel pad.

NOTICE: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the airbag wire harness.





2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
c. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
d. Using SST, remove the wheel.
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)

1. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD

NOTICE:
^ Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new ones.
^ Make sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified torque.
^ If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the wheel pad with a new one.
^ When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wirings do not interfere with other parts and are not pinched between other parts.

a. Connect the airbag connector.
b. Install the steering wheel pad after confirming that the circumference groove of the torx screw is caught on the screw case.
c. Using a torx socket wrench, torque the 2 screws.
Torque: 8.8 Nm (90 kgf-cm, 78 inch lbs.)
d. 2JZ-GE:
Install the steering wheel lower No. 2 and No. 3 covers.
e. 3UZ-FE
Install the steering wheel lower No. 2 cover and pad switch modulator cover.
2. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT