Steering Pad: Installation

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CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

Fig 1: Precaution For Steering Pad Assembly

INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
1. Support the steering pad with one hand.
2. Connect the airbag connector.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Airbag Connector
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
3. Connect the horn connector.
4. Install the steering pad after confirming that the circumference grooves of the screws are caught on the screw case.
5. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, install the 2 screws.
  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
INSTALL STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSPECT STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
1. Check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the steering pad outer surface and in the grooved portion.
2. Check that the horn sounds.
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
  NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).