Steering Pad: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus ES 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSTALL STEERING PAD
1. Check that the engine switch is off.
2. Check that the battery negative (-) cable is disconnected.
  CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
3. Support the steering pad with one hand.
4. Connect the 2 airbag connectors to the steering pad.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
5. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.
6. Confirm that the circumference groove of the "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Airbag Connectors
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7. Using a "TORX" socket (T30), tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.
  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Locating Torx Screws
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INSTALL NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Engage the claw and install the No. 3 lower steering wheel cover.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying No. 3 Lower Steering Wheel Cover Claws
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INSTALL NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Engage the claw and install the No. 2 lower steering wheel cover.
Fig 4: Identifying No. 2 Lower Steering Wheel Cover Claws
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CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform initialization (See INITIALIZATION ).
  HINT:
  
  Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.
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 (See SYSTEM DIAGRAM ).
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Steering Pad
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INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).