Steering Pad: Removal

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 3 lower steering wheel cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 1: Removing No. 3 Lower Steering Wheel Cover
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REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 lower steering wheel cover.
  
  Fig 2: Removing No. 2 Lower Steering Wheel Cover
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  HINT:
  
  Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE STEERING PAD
1. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Torx Screws
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2. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
  NOTE: When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
3. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
4. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Airbag Connectors
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