Steering Pad

REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

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

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

3. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER




a. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 3 lower steering wheel cover.

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.

HINT: Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD




a. Using a "torx" socket wrench (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.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL STEERING PAD
a. Check that the ignition switch is off.
b. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.

CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.




c. Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
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.
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 wrench (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. Install the No. 3 lower steering wheel cover.

3. INSTALL NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER




a. Install the No. 2 lower steering wheel cover.

4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
5. 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.

6. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Inspect the SRS warning light.