SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS STEERING PAD REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
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Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
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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.
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2.DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
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Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
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When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
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3.REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
| *a | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
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4.REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
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When storing the horn button assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Check that the ignition switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
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Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
| *a | Torsion Spring |
Using a T30H "TORX" screwdriver, push in the 3 torsion springs to disengage the 3 pins.
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Do not drop the horn button assembly.
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Insert the T30H "TORX" screwdriver from the installation hole for the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover and 2 service holes.
Pull out the horn button assembly from the steering wheel assembly and support the horn button assembly with one hand.
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When removing the horn button assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
| *a | Airbag Connector |
| *b | Horn Connector |
| *c | Airbag Connector Lock |
| *d | Protective Tape |
Disconnect the horn connector from the horn button assembly.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.
Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the horn button assembly.
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When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.