Steering Pad: Installation

INSTALL STEERING PAD
1. Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Pad From Steering Wheel Assembly
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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.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Connectors To Steering Pad
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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 3: Locating Steering Pad Screws
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INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover with the claw.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Lower No. 3 Steering Wheel Cover With Claw
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INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover with the claw.
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).

Fig 5: Identifying Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover With Claw
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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.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Steering Pad
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INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).