Steering Pad

Steering Pad:

STEERING PAD

REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION: Refer to Restraint Systems; Service Precautions before servicing the SRS system or related components.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off and after the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

3. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY




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




b. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.

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

c. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
d. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.

CAUTION: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

e. Remove the steering pad.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY




a. Check that the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
b. Check that the battery negative (-) cable is disconnected.

CAUTION: Work must be started at least 90 seconds after the engine switch is turned off and after the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

c. Support the steering pad with one hand.
d. Connect the 2 airbag connectors to the steering pad.

NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

e. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.
f. Confirm that the circumference groove of the "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.
g. Using a "TORX" socket (T30), tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.

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

2. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
3. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

HINT: Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.

4. INSPECT STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
a. With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:

Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

b. Make sure that the horn sounds.

HINT: If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system.

5. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Inspect the SRS warning light.