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Steering Pad: Installation

  1. 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.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Horn Connector From Steering Pad
      G05419223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Supporting Steering Pad
      G05419222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
    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.
      Fig 3: Locating Airbag Connectors To Steering Pad
      G05419225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.

      Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf) 

    Fig 4: Locating "TORX" Screws
    G06119751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER 
    1. Install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover with the claw.
    Fig 5: Identifying Lower No. 3 Steering Wheel Cover And Claw
    G05419219Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER 
    1. Install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover with the claw.
  4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
    Fig 6: Identifying Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover And Claw
    G05419220Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. 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 SYSTEM DIAGRAM ).

    Fig 7: Identifying Steering Pad
    G05419217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).
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