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Installation [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. When using a new spiral cable sub-assembly:
      1. Engage the wire harness clamp and disconnect the airbag connector as shown in the illustration.
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        *a Wire Harness Clamp
        *b Airbag Connector
        Remove in this Direction

        HINT: 

        Be sure to engage the wire harness clamp until it is locked.

    4. When reusing a spiral cable sub-assembly or spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly:
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      *a Airbag Connector
      *b Horn Connector
      *c Wire Harness Clamp
      1. Engage the wire harness clamp.

        HINT: 

        Be sure to engage the wire harness clamp until it is locked.

    5. Connect the 2 airbag connectors to the horn button assembly.
      NOTE:
      • When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
      • Be sure to connect the connectors to each corresponding color.

      HINT: 

      Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector.

      Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [11/2023 - ]

    6. Connect the horn connector to the horn button assembly.
    7. Push the horn button assembly to engage the 3 pins carefully and install the horn button assembly.
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      *a Upper Pin
      *b Lower Pin
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the pins are securely inserted into the steering wheel assembly holes.
      • Make sure to engage the 2 upper pins first.
      • Make sure that the horn button assembly is securely installed.
  2. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER 
    1. Insert the guide and engage the claw to install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
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  3. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER 
    1. Insert the guide and engage the claw to install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
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  4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    for T24A-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

    for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  5. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  6. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY 
    1. Make sure that the horn sounds.

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

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2023 - ]

  7. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    Refer to OPERATION CHECK [11/2023 - ]

  8. INITIALIZATION AFTER RECONNECTING AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    HINT: 

    When disconnecting and reconnecting the auxiliary battery, there is an automatic learning function that completes learning when the respective system is used.

    Refer to AUTOMATIC LEARNING CHART [11/2023 - ]