Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.





4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Disengage the claw and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.





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.





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

(c) Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.





(d) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.

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