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Steering Pad: Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING PAD 
    1. Support the steering pad with one hand.
    2. Connect the 2 connectors to the steering pad.
      NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
    3. Connect the horn connector.
    4. Confirm that the circumference groove of the "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel.
    5. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.

      Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Steering Pad Connectors
      G04950287Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE 
    1. Attach the claw to install the switch.
      Fig 2: Identifying Switch And Volume Case
      G04950284Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER 
    1. Attach the 2 claws to install the cover.
    2. Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel No. 2 Cover Lower Claws
      G04950285Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  5. INSPECT STEERING PAD 
    1. With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:

      Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

    2. Make sure that the horn sounds.

      HINT:

      If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system.

  6. 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.
  7. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ).