Horn Button Assy

VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.
b. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the horn button assy installed in the vehicle: Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the horn button assy top surface and in the grooved portion.




VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.

b. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the horn button assy removed from the vehicle:
- Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the horn button assy top surface and in the grooved portion
- Cracks or other damage in the connectors
- Deformation of the steering wheel assy




- Deformation of the horn button contact plate of the horn button assy

HINT:
- If the horn button contact plate of the horn button assy is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the horn button assy with a new one.




- There should be no interference between the horn button assy and steering wheel assy, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new horn button assy is installed on the steering wheel assy.

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the horn button assy, see "Replacement" and be sure to follow the correct procedure.