Up to 08/2009

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL STEERING PAD

(a) Check that the engine switch is off.

(b) 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.

(c) Connect the airbag connectors to the steering pad.





NOTICE:
* When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
* Be sure to only connect the connectors to each corresponding color.
(d) Push in the lock to install the airbag connector.





(e) Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.

(f) Confirm that the circumference groove of each "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.





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(g) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.

Torque : 8.8 Nm (90 kgf-cm, 78 in-lbf)

2. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Engage the claw to install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.





3. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Engage the claw to install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.





4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

5. INSPECT STEERING PAD

(a) Visually check for defects with the steering pad installed on the vehicle.





(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad

* Small cracks on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad

* Significant discoloration on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the steering pad with a new one.

(b) Make sure that the horn sounds.

HINT
If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.

6. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.

7. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

(a) Inspect the SRS warning light Diagnosis System.