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Steering Pad: Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING PAD 
    1. Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
    2. Connect the 2 connectors to the steering pad.
      NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
    3. Connect the horn connector.
    4. Confirm that the circumference groove of the "Torx" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.
    5. Using a "Torx" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "Torx" screws.

      Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Pad
      G04114531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NO.3 COVER LOWER 
    1. Install the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel No.3 Cover Lower
      G04114532Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL NO.2 COVER LOWER 
    1. Install the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.
      Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel No.2 Cover Lower
      G04114533Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  5. INSPECT STEERING PAD 
    1. With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:

      Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

    2. Make sure that the horn sounds.

      HINT:

      If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).

      Fig 4: Identifying Steering Pad Installed On Vehicle
      G04114534Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (See INITIALIZATION ).

      HINT:

      Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal.

  7. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ).