Steering Pad Switch LH: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus GX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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COMPONENTS: See LOCATION

SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 2 (See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 3 (See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )
REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH LH (W/O STEERING PAD SWITCH RH)
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Disconnect the connector of cruise control main switch.
3. Remove the screw.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Screw
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4. Disengage the meshing of 2 pins and remove the steering pad switch LH.
  
  Fig 2: Disengaging Meshing Of Pins
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REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH LH (W/ STEERING PAD SWITCH RH)
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Disconnect the connector of cruise control main switch.
3. Remove the screw.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Screw
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4. Remove the clamp.
5. Disengage the meshing of 2 pins and release the steering pad switch LH from steering wheel.
  
  Fig 4: Disengaging Meshing Of Pins
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6. Release the tab of steering pad switch cable from steering pad switch LH shown in Fig 5 .
  
  Fig 5: Releasing Tab Of Steering Pad Switch Cable From Steering Pad Switch
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7. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in Fig 6 and open the latch on the top of the connector.
  
  Fig 6: Disengaging Claws
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8. Pull out of the connector while pinching the latch with fingers and disconnect the steering pad switch cable from the steering pad switch LH.
  
  Fig 7: Pulling Out Of Connector
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INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )
INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See )