Steering Pad -- Installation |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
- The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
| 1. INSTALL STEERING PAD (for Torx Type) |
Check that the ignition switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Support the steering pad with one hand.
Connect the airbag connector and lock the connector lock.
Text in Illustration *a Connector Lock - NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure to connect the airbag connector on the other side.
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Connect the horn connector.
Set the steering pad to the steering wheel assembly.
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Check that the airbag wire harness and horn wire harness are not pinched.
Confirm that the circumference groove of the "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel.
Text in Illustration *a Screw Case
Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 screws.
- Torque:
- 8.8 N*m{90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- After installation, try to pull the steering pad and check that the steering pad is securely installed.
| 2. INSTALL STEERING PAD (for Pin Type) |
Check that the ignition switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Support the steering pad with one hand.
Connect the airbag connector and lock the connector lock.
Text in Illustration *a Connector Lock - NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure to connect the airbag connector on the other side.
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Connect the horn connector.
Set the steering pad to the steering wheel assembly.
Check that the airbag wire harness and horn wire harness are not pinched.
Press the steering pad with both hands to attach the upper pin to the torsion spring.
Text in Illustration *a Upper Pin *b Lower Pin
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Press the steering pad with both hands to attach the lower pin to the torsion spring.
- NOTICE:
- After installation, try to pull the steering pad and check that the steering pad is securely installed.
| 3. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER |
Attach the guide and claw to install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
| 4. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER |
Attach the guide and claw to install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
| 5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
| 6. INSPECT STEERING PAD |
With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.
Make sure that the horn sounds.
- HINT:
- If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system.
| 7. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT |
Check the SRS warning light (Click here).