Steering Pad: Installation

INSTALL STEERING PAD
1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
3. Connect the 2 airbag connectors to the steering pad.
  NOTE: When connecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
4. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.
5. Confirm that the circumference groove of the "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.
6. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Airbag Connectors
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  Fig 2: Identifying TORX Screws
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  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover with the claw.
Fig 3: Identifying Lower No. 3 Steering Wheel Cover And Claw
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INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover with the claw.
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSPECT STEERING PAD

Fig 4: Identifying Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover And Claw
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1. With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any following defects, replace the steering pad with a new one: Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or grooves.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Steering Pad
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2. Make sure that the horn sounds.
  HINT:
  
  If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system (See SYSTEM DIAGRAM ).
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).