Steering Pad Removal

Vehicle Interior. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25
Supplemental Restraint Systems. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. PRECAUTION

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

Steering Pad -- Removal



1. PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (HILUX_TGN26 RM000004QR1006X.html).


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.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (HILUX_TGN26 RM000004QR300CX.html).


3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Supplemental Restraint Systems.Airbag System.Steering Pad Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, detach the 2 claws and remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

    HINT:
    Protective tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Protective Tape


4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Supplemental Restraint Systems.Airbag System.Steering Pad Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, detach the 2 claws and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

    HINT:
    Protective tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    Text in Illustration
    *A
    		w/o Cruise Control System
    *B
    		w/ Cruise Control System
    *1
    		Protective Tape


5. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Supplemental Restraint Systems.Airbag System.Steering Pad Removal

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

    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Screw Case


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. 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.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector.

  1. Disconnect the connector and remove the steering pad.

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