Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

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

NOTICE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD Removal

3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal

4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD Removal

5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH Removal

6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE Removal

7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) 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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9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) 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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10. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
When storing the horn button assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the power switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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

(c) Using a screwdriver, push up the torsion spring to disengage the pin.





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HINT
Insert the screwdriver from the installation hole of the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

(d) Using a screwdriver, push in the 2 torsion springs to disengage the 2 pins.





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NOTICE:
Do not drop the horn button assembly.

HINT
Insert the screwdriver from the installation holes in the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover and lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

(e) Pull out the horn button assembly from the steering wheel assembly and support the horn button assembly with one hand.

NOTICE:
When removing the horn button assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

(f) Disconnect the horn connector from the horn button assembly.





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

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(h) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the horn button assembly.

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