Steering Pad Removal

Vehicle Interior. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

Supplemental Restraint Systems. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

PRECAUTION
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
REMOVE STEERING PAD

Steering Pad -- Removal

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (COROLLA_ZRE142 RM000000KT10H0X.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.

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

for Type A:
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
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  *1
  Protective Tape

for Type B:
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, insert the tip into service hole and disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
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  *1
  Service Hole
  *2
  Protective Tape

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

for Type A:
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
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  *1
  Protective Tape

for Type B:
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, insert the tip into service hole and disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
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  *1
  Service Hole
  *2
  Protective Tape

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

for Type A:
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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  *A
  w/o Steering Pad Switch
  *B
  w/ Steering Pad Switch
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  Screw Case
  *2
  "Torx" Screw
2. 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.
3. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
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  *1
  Protective Tape
4. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.
5. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the steering pad.
  NOTICE:
  When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

for Type B:
1. Using a screwdriver, push the 2 torsional springs to disengage the 2 pins.
  NOTICE:
  Do not drop the steering pad.
2. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.
  NOTICE:
  When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
3. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
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  *1
  Protective Tape
4. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.
5. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the steering pad.
  NOTICE:
  When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.