Steering Pad Switch Removal

Body Electrical. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Meter. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER

  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD

  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Steering Pad Switch -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment (Click here).


2. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
  1. 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


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


4. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Meter.Meter / Gauge 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.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
  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 from the steering pad.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  1. Remove the steering pad.



5. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Meter.Meter / Gauge System.Steering Pad Switch  Removal
  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and disengage the clamp.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Meter.Meter / Gauge System.Steering Pad Switch  Removal
  1. Remove the 2 screws.

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