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Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2012 - ]

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2012 - 10/2015] Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2016] Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - ]

  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      GTY380502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Protective Tape
  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:

    When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Using a T30H "TORX" screwdriver, push in the 3 torsion springs to detach the 3 claws.
      NOTE:
      • Do not drop the steering pad assembly.
      • When disconnecting the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

      HINT: 

      Insert the T30H "TORX" screwdriver from the installation hole for the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover and 2 service holes.

      GTY363775Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Torsion Spring *2 T30H "TORX" Screwdriver
    4. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad assembly.
      GTY379125Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Horn Connector
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Connector Lock
      *4 Protective Tape
    5. Using a screwdriver, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    6. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the steering pad assembly as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

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