Steering Pad: Installation

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INSTALL STEERING PAD (w/ Steering Pad Switch)
1. Support the steering pad with one hand.
2. Connect the 2 connectors to the steering pad.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
3. Confirm that the circumference groove of the screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel.
4. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 screws.
  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Steering Pad Connectors (w/ Steering Pad Switch)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL STEERING PAD (w/o Steering Pad Switch)
1. Support the steering pad with one hand.
2. Connect the 2 connectors to the steering pad.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Steering Pad Connectors (w/o Steering Pad Switch)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Confirm that the circumference groove of the screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel.
4. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 screws.
  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Attach the 2 claws to install the cover.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Lower No. 3 Steering Wheel Cover Claws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. w/ Cruise Control:
  1. Attach the 2 claws to install the cover.
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover Claws (W/ Cruise Control)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. w/o Cruise Control:
  1. Attach the 2 claws to install the cover.
    
    Fig 5: Identifying Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover Claws (W/O Cruise Control)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
INSPECT STEERING PAD
1. With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:
  Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.
2. Check that the horn sounds.
  If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system.
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).