Steering Wheel Pad And Spiral Cable: Inspection

Vehicle not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1. Do a diagnostic system check (See PRE-CHECK ).
2. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the steering wheel pad installed in the vehicle:
  Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering wheel pad top surface and in the grooved portion.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Pad Installing In Vehicle
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Vehicle involved in collision and airbag is not deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1. Do a diagnostic system check (See PRE-CHECK ).
2. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the steering wheel pad removed from the vehicle:
  - Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering wheel pad surface and in the grooved portion.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Pad Removing From Vehicle
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - Deformation of the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel pad.
  NOTE:
  - If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel pad is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel pad with a new one.
    
    Fig 3: Contacting Plate Of Horn Button Steering Wheel Pad
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - There should be no interference between the steering wheel pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new steering wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the steering wheel pad, see REMOVAL and INSTALLATION , and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

Fig 4: Installing Steering Wheel Pad