Steering Pad: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST ).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Pad Contact Plates

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
1. Straighten the front wheels.
2. Using a T30 "TORX" driver, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Steering Pad Assembly Torx Screws
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3. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel 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.
4. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
  CAUTION: When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
5. Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.
Fig 3: Locating Airbag Connectors
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