Steering Pad

Steering Pad:

Steering Pad

REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION, refer to Restraint Systems Service Precaution

CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off and after the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

3. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER




a. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 3 lower steering wheel cover as shown in the illustration.

HINT: Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER




a. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 lower steering wheel cover as shown in the illustration.

HINT: Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD




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




b. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

NOTE: When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

c. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
d. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.

NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

e. Remove the steering pad.

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

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL STEERING PAD

a. Check that the ignition switch is the OFF position.
b. Check that the battery negative (-) cable is disconnected.

CAUTION: Work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off and after the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.




c. Support the steering pad with one hand.
d. Connect the 2 airbag connectors to the steering pad.

NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.




e. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.

NOTE: The horn wire should be as shown in the illustration.

f. Confirm that the circumference groove of the "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.




g. Using a "TORX" socket (T30), tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.

Torque: 8.8 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 78 in.lbf)

2. INSTALL NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER




a. Engage the claw and install the No. 3 lower steering wheel cover.

3. INSTALL NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER




a. Engage the claw and install the No. 2 lower steering wheel cover.

4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
5. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

a. Perform initialization.

HINT: Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.

6. INSPECT STEERING PAD




a. With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:

- Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

b. Make sure that the horn sounds.

HINT: If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system.

7. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

a. Inspect the SRS warning light.