Steering Pad: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Pad Contact Plates
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NOTE:
- After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Lower No. 3 Steering Wheel Cover Claws
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REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. w/Cruise Control:
  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 steering wheel cover.
    HINT:
    
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover Claws (W/ Cruise Control)
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2. w/o Cruise Control:
  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 steering wheel cover.
    HINT:
    
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover Claws (W/O Cruise Control)
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REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/ Steering Pad Switch)
1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Steering Pad Screws (W/ Steering Pad Switch)
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2. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel, as shown below. Then support the steering pad with one hand.
  NOTE: When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
3. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Steering Pad Connectors
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REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/o Steering Pad Switch)
1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Steering Pad Screws (W/O Steering Pad Switch)
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2. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel, as shown below. Then support the steering pad with one hand.
  NOTE: When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
3. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Steering Pad Connectors
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