Heated Steering Wheel Controller Removal


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL LOWER COVER

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL LOWER COVER

  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Heated Steering Wheel Controller -- Removal


CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering wheel (LandCruiser RM000000KT10NVX.html).
HINT:
  1. Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
  2. The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


1. 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 (LandCruiser RM000003YMF011X.html).


2. REMOVE NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL LOWER COVER


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  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.



3. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL LOWER COVER


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  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.

    Text in Illustration
    *A
    		w/o Cruise Control System
    *B
    		w/ Cruise Control System


4. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY


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  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


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  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 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 WHEEL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and connector clamp.

  1. Remove the 2 screws and steering wheel heater control assembly.