FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Removal









SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: STEERING PAD:

COMPONENTS







REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Service Precautions).

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.

3. REMOVE STEERING PAD

NOTE: If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.





(a) Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
(b) Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "TORX" screw until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.





(c) Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly.
(d) Disconnect the airbag connectors and horn connector, and remove the steering pad.