Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: REMOVAL

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.

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

3. 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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4. 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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5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

CAUTION:
When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

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

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

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

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(d) 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.

(e) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.

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

(f) Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad to remove the steering pad.