Steering Pad

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the horn button assembly.

1. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Visually check for defects with the horn button assembly installed on the vehicle.

(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the surface or in the grooves of the horn button assembly

* Small cracks on the surface or in the grooves of the horn button assembly

* Significant discoloration on the surface or in the grooves of the horn button assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the horn button assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Visually check for defects with the horn button assembly removed from the vehicle.

(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the surface or in the grooves of the horn button assembly

* Small cracks on the surface or in the grooves of the horn button assembly

* Significant discoloration on the surface or in the grooves of the horn button assembly

* Cracks or other damage to the connector

* Deformation of the steering wheel assembly

* Deformation of the horn button sub-assembly of the horn button assembly

* Interference or uneven clearance between the horn button assembly and steering wheel assembly when the new horn button assembly is installed on the steering wheel assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the horn button assembly or steering wheel assembly with a new one.