Steering Pad

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)





(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

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

* Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

2. INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag has not Deployed)





CAUTION:
For steering pad removal and installation procedures, see pages Removal and Installation, and carefully follow the correct procedure.

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) With the steering pad removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the steering pad or steering wheel with a new one:

* Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

* Any cracks or other damage to the connectors.

* Deformation of the steering wheel.

* Deformation of the horn button contact plate of the steering pad.

* There should be no interference between the steering pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when a new steering pad is installed on the steering wheel.