Steering Pad: Installation

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).

INSTALL STEERING PAD
NOTE: Do not use a steering pad that has been dropped.
1. Confirm that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
2. Confirm that the negative battery terminal is detached.
  CAUTION: Do not begin the operation for at least 90 seconds after the negative battery terminal is detached.
3. Connect the horn terminal.
4. Connect the airbag connector.
  NOTE:
  - Match the color of the airbag connector with that of the steering pad assembly, and install the airbag connector.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Locking Button
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  - Securely lock the locking button.
5. Install the steering pad.
6. Using "TORX" socked wrench T30, tighten the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Tighten the 2 bolts while holding the steering pad to prevent it moving upward.
Fig 2: Locating Torx Bolts
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CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
(See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )