On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
2. With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:
  Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Pad
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)
CAUTION: For steering pad removal and installation procedures, see REMOVAL and INSTALLATION and carefully follow the correct procedure.
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
2. With the steering pad removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the steering pad or steering wheel with a new one:
  - Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.
  - Any cracks or other damage to the connectors.
  - Deformation of the steering wheel.
  - Deformation of the horn button contact plate of the steering pad.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Pad
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - There should be no interference between the steering pad and steering wheel and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when a new steering pad is installed on the steering wheel.