Steering Pad: Removal

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

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 3
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel cover lower No. 3.
  HINT:
  
  Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Cover Lower No. 3
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 2
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel cover lower No. 2.
  HINT:
  
  Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Cover Lower No. 2
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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: Identifying TORX Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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.
4. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the steering pad.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Steering Pad Connectors
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
5. Remove the steering pad.