Steering Pad Switch Removal

Body Electrical. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
Audio Visual. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER

  3. REMOVE NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD

  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH LH

  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH RH

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 prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.


2. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER


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

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


3. REMOVE NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

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

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Audio Visual.Audio And Visual System.Steering Pad Switch Removal

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



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  1. 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.

  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.


5. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH LH


Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Audio Visual.Audio And Visual System.Steering Pad Switch Removal

  1. Disconnect the connectors.

  1. Remove the screw.

  1. Detach the clip and 2 claws and remove the switch.



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  1. Disconnect the steering pad switch cable's tab from the switch, as shown in the illustration.



    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Audio Visual.Audio And Visual System.Steering Pad Switch Removal

  1. Detach the 2 claws and raise the connector cover.



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  1. Hold the connector cover and disconnect the switch from the steering pad switch cable.

    NOTICE:
    When disconnecting the switch, do not pull the switch's wire harness.


6. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH RH


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Audio Visual.Audio And Visual System.Steering Pad Switch Removal

  1. Remove the screw.

  1. Detach the clip and 2 claws, and remove the switch.



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  1. Disconnect the steering pad switch cable's tab from the switch, as shown in the illustration.



    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190.Audio Visual.Audio And Visual System.Steering Pad Switch Removal

  1. Detach the 2 claws and raise the connector cover.



    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Hold the connector cover and disconnect the switch from the steering pad switch cable.

    NOTICE:
    When disconnecting the switch, do not pull the switch's wire harness.