Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: STEERING PAD: REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel cover.





HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) w/ Cruise Control:





(1) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 steering wheel cover.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) w/o Cruise Control:





(1) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 steering wheel cover.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/ Steering Pad Switch)

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





(b) Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel, as shown in the illustration. Then support the steering pad with one hand.





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

(c) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.

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

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/o Steering Pad Switch)

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





(b) Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel, as shown in the illustration. Then support the steering pad with one hand.





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

(c) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.

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