Steering Pad -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
- The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
| 1. PRECAUTION |
- NOTICE:
- After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Toyota Fortuner RM000000UYX010X.html).
| 2. 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 (Toyota Fortuner RM000004W63000X.html).
| 3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER |
Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, detach the 2 claws and remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
- HINT:
- Protective tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
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| 4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER |
Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, detach the 2 claws and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
- HINT:
- Protective tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration *A w/o Cruise Control System *B w/ Cruise Control System *1 Protective Tape
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| 5. REMOVE STEERING PAD |
Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
Text in Illustration *1 Screw Case
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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.
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Disconnect the horn connector.
Disconnect the connector and remove the steering pad.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.