Steering Pad On-Vehicle Inspection

Vehicle Interior. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141
Supplemental Restraint Systems. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

  1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

  2. INSPECT STEERING PAD (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

Steering Pad -- On-Vehicle Inspection



1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

  1. Perform a diagnostic system check (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000000XFE0H1X.html).

  1. Visually check for defects with the steering pad installed on the vehicle.

    1. The defects are as follows:

      1. Cuts on the surface or in the grooves of the steering pad
      2. Small cracks on the surface or in the grooves of the steering pad
      3. Significant discoloration on the surface or in the grooves of the steering pad
      OK:
      No defects are found.
      HINT:
      If any of the defects is found, replace the steering pad with a new one.


2. INSPECT STEERING PAD (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

  1. Perform a diagnostic system check (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000000XFE0H1X.html).

  1. Visually check for defects with the steering pad removed from the vehicle.

    1. The defects are as follows:

      1. Cuts on the surface or in the grooves of the steering pad
      2. Small cracks on the surface or in the grooves of the steering pad
      3. Significant discoloration on the surface or in the grooves of the steering pad
      4. Cracks or other damage to the connector
      5. Deformation of the steering wheel assembly
      6. Deformation of the horn button contact plate of the steering pad
      7. Interference or uneven clearance between the steering pad and steering wheel assembly when the new steering pad is installed on the steering wheel assembly
      OK:
      No defects are found.
      HINT:
      If any of the defects is found, replace the steering pad or steering wheel assembly with a new one.