Steering Pad: Removal

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
(See PRECAUTION )

CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting cable to prevent the airbag deployment.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.
  HINT:
  
  Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel No. 3 Cover Lower
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REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.
  HINT:
  
  Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel No. 2 Cover Lower
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REMOVE STEERING PAD
1. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying torx Screws On Steering Pad
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2. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
  NOTE: When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
3. Disconnect the horn connector.
4. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the steering pad.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
5. Remove the steering pad.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Steering Pad Horn Connectors
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