REMOVAL (To 08/2009): Removal

PRECAUTION
WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

NOTE:
w/ Navigation System for HDD:

After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Lower No. 3 Steering Wheel Cover & Claw
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover & Claw
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

REMOVE STEERING PAD

WARNING:

When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

Check that the engine switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

Fig 3: Identifying Screw Case & "TORX" Screw

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*1	Screw Case
*2	"TORX" Screw

Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Pad, Taped Screwdriver & Connector Locks
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

NOTE:
When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector locks.
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*1 Protective Tape
Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
Disconnect the airbag connectors to remove the steering pad as shown in the illustration.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Airbag Connectors To Remove Steering Pad With Taped Screwdriver
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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*1 Protective Tape

NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.