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Removal [08/2015 - 08/2019]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to:

    PRECAUTION [08/2015 - 08/2017] , or

    PRECAUTION [08/2017 - 08/2019] .

    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 [08/2015 - 08/2017] , or

    PRECAUTION [08/2017 - 08/2019] .

  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 [08/2015 - 08/2017] , or

    INITIALIZATION [08/2017 - 08/2018] , or

    INITIALIZATION [08/2018 - 08/2019] .

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

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and guide and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
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      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD 
    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.
      NOTE:

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

    3. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
      GTY439665Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pull the steering pad toward you.
    5. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.
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    6. Using a screwdriver, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
    7. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the steering pad as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:

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