Steering Pad Switch Removal

Body Electrical. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Audio Visual. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (for 3ZR-FAE)

  3. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (except 3ZR-FAE)

  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY (except 3ZR-FAE)

  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for 3ZR-FAE)

Steering Pad Switch -- Removal



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:
w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.


2. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (for 3ZR-FAE)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Straighten the front wheels.

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, push open the spring clips and disengage the pins.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel 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. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.

    CAUTION:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.



3. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (except 3ZR-FAE)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Straighten the front wheels.

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, push open the spring clips and disengage the pins.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel 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. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.

    CAUTION:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.



4. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY (except 3ZR-FAE)


  1. w/ Navigation System (for HDD):



      Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

    1. Disconnect the connectors.

    2. Remove the 2 screws.

    3. Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering pad switch.



  1. w/ Navigation System (for DVD):



      Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

    1. Disconnect the connectors.

    2. Remove the 2 screws.

    3. Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering pad switch.



5. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY (for 3ZR-FAE)


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Audio Visual.Audio And Visual System.Steering Pad Switch Removal

  1. w/ Bluetooth:

    1. w/ Paddle Switch:
      Detach the clamp and disconnect the connectors.

    2. w/o Paddle Switch:
      Disconnect connector A.

    3. Remove the 2 screws.

    4. Detach the 2 pins and remove the steering pad switch.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Audio Visual.Audio And Visual System.Steering Pad Switch Removal

  1. w/o Bluetooth:

    1. w/ Paddle Switch:
      Detach the clamp and disconnect the connectors.

    2. w/o Paddle Switch:
      Disconnect connector A.

    3. Remove the screw.

    4. Detach the pin and remove the steering pad switch.