Removal and Installation
REMOVALCAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it.
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 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 and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
d. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
CAUTION: 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 the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it.
1. INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
a. Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
b. Connect the 2 airbag connectors.
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. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
3. 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.
4. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Check the SRS warning light.