Installation

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 2 airbag connectors to the steering pad.





NOTICE:
* When connecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
* Be sure to only connect the connectors to each corresponding color.

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

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

(f) 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) Install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover with the claw.





3. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover with the claw.





4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

5. INSPECT STEERING PAD

(a) 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.





(b) Make sure that the horn sounds.

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

6. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

(a) Inspect the SRS warning light Diagnosis System.