Steering Pad Removal

Restraints. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
Supplemental Restraint System. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.3 COVER LOWER

  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.2 COVER LOWER

  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD

Steering Pad -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.


2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.3 COVER LOWER


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.2 COVER LOWER


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

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

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


4. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Supplemental Restraint System.Airbag System.Steering Pad Removal

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



    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. 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.

  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.