Horn Button Assy

VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. With the horn button assy installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the horn button assy with a new one:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the horn button assy top surface or in the grooved portion.




VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.

b. With the horn button assy removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the horn button assy or steering wheel assy with a new one:
- Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the horn button assy top surface or in the grooved portion.
- Cracks or other damage to the connectors.
- Deformation of the steering wheel assy.




- Deformation of the horn button contact plate of the horn button assy.




- There should be no interference between the horn button assy and steering wheel assy, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new horn button assy is installed on the steering wheel assy.

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the horn button assy, and be sure to follow the correct procedure.