Steering Pad Removal

Vehicle Interior. Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200
Supplemental Restraint Systems. Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD

Steering Pad -- 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:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).


2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering wheel cover.



3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200.Supplemental Restraint Systems.Airbag System.Steering Pad Removal

  1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering wheel cover.



4. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200.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.



    Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200

  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.