Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - METER

STEERING PAD SWITCH - REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
  • CAUTION:
  • Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment .
2. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
Steering Pad Switch - Removal. METER. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

  • HINT:
  • Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
Steering Pad Switch - Removal. METER. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

  • HINT:
  • Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE STEERING PAD
Steering Pad Switch - Removal. METER. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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

Steering Pad Switch - Removal. METER. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

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.

Disconnect the horn connector.

Disconnect the 2 connectors from the steering pad.

  • NOTICE:
  • When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Remove the steering pad.

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Steering Pad Switch - Removal. METER. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disconnect the 2 connectors and disengage the clamp.

Steering Pad Switch - Removal. METER. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the 2 screws.

Disengage the 4 pins and remove the steering pad switch assembly.

LEXUS IS250, IS220d / GSE20 ALE20