Steering Pad: Installation

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
1. Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
2. Connect the 2 airbag connectors.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Airbag Connectors
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Connect the horn connector.
4. Install the steering pad after confirming that the circumference grooves of the screws are caught on the screw case.
5. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, install the 2 screws.
  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER
INSTALL NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSPECT STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
1. Check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the steering pad outer surface and in the grooved portion.
2. Check that the horn sounds.
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
  NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).