Horn Button Assembly

VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. With the horn button assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check including the following: Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the horn button assembly top surface and in the grooved portion.




VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.

b. With the horn button assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check including the following:
- Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the horn button assembly top surface and in the grooved portion.
- Cracks or other damage to the connectors.
- Deformation of the steering wheel assembly.




- Deformation of the horn button contact plate of the horn button assembly.

HINT:
- If the horn button contact plate of the horn button assembly is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the horn button assembly with a new one.




- There should be no interference between the horn button assembly and steering wheel assembly, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new horn button assembly is installed on the steering wheel assembly.

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the horn button assembly, see "Replacement", and be sure to follow the correct procedure.