Steering Pad: Removal

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 (Vehicle Involved In Collision And Airbag Has Not Deployed)
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REMOVE SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw to remove the switch.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Switch And Volume Case
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REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 steering wheel cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Claws And No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover
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REMOVE STEERING PAD
1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.
  
  Fig 4: Locating TORX Screws
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2. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel, as shown in the illustration. Then support the steering pad with one hand.
  NOTE: When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Horn Connector
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3. Disconnect the horn connector.
4. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.