Steering Pad: Removal

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read PRECAUTION thoroughly before servicing.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 3
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No. 3 cover lower.
  HINT:
  
  Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 2
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No. 2 cover lower.
  HINT:
  
  Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE STEERING PAD

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Pad Screw Case
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1. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
2. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.
  
  Fig 2: Pulling Out Steering Pad From Steering Wheel Assembly
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  NOTE: When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
3. Using a screw driver, disconnect the 2 connectors from the steering pad.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
4. Remove the steering pad.