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Steering Pad

Steering Pad:




STEERING PAD

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Refer to Restraint Systems Service Precautions).

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER.
3. REMOVE SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE.
4. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR
5. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY




a. Straighten the front wheels.
b. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.




c. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel, as shown in the illustration.Then support the steering pad with one hand.

NOTE: When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

d. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector.

NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

e. Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.


INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Refer to Restraint Systems Service Precautions).

1. INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY




a. Support the steering pad with one hand.
b. Connect the airbag connector.

NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

c. Connect the horn connector.
d. Install the steering pad after confirming that the circumference grooves of the screws are caught on the screw case.
e. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, install the 2 screws.

Torque: 8.8 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in.lbf)

2. INSTALL STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR
3. INSTALL SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE
4. INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER
5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
6. INSPECT STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY

a. Check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the steering pad outer surface and in the grooved portion.
b. Check that the horn sounds.

7. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

a. Perform initialization.

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

8. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

a. Check the SRS warning light.
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