Steering Pad: Installation

INSTALL STEERING PAD
1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
2. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.
  CAUTION: Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
3. Support the steering pad with one hand as shown below.
  
  Fig 1: Supporting Steering Pad
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4. Connect the 2 airbag connectors to the steering pad.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Connectors
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5. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.
6. Confirm that the circumference groove of the "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.
7. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.
  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Steering Screws
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INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover with the claw.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Lower No. 3 Steering Wheel Cover Claw
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INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover with the claw.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover Claw
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CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
INSPECT STEERING PAD
1. With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:
  Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or grooves.
2. Make sure that the horn sounds.
  HINT:
  
  If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Steering Pad
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INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).