Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: STEERING PAD:

REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

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

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.