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Steering Pad: Removal

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CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see AIRBAG SYSTEM  ).
  1. 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.
  2. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 1: Locating Steering Pad
    G05292280Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Straighten the front wheels.
    2. Using a T30 "TORX" socket, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.
      3. Fig 2: Locating Torx Screws
      G05292281Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. 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.
    4. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector.
      NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
    5. Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.
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