Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: REMOVAL; 2013 MY Corolla [07/2012 -]

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) for Type A:

(1) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.





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(b) for Type B:

(1) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, insert the tip into service hole and disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.





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4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) for Type A:

(1) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.





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(b) for Type B:

(1) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, insert the tip into service hole and disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.





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5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

(a) for Type A:

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





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(2) Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.





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

(3) Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.





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(4) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

(5) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the steering pad.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) for Type B:

(1) Using a screwdriver, push the 2 torsional springs to disengage the 2 pins.





NOTICE:
Do not drop the steering pad.

(2) Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.

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

(3) Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.





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(4) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

(5) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the steering pad.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.