Section 202 (Steering Pad Switch): Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Sienna. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 2 (See AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 3 (See AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY )
REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (See AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY )
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH LH
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Disconnect the connector of cruise control main switch.
3. Remove the screw.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector Of Cruise Control Main Switch
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4. w/o Laser radar cruise control:
  Release the 2 pin fittings and remove the steering pad switch LH.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Steering Pad Switch LH (W/O Laser Radar Cruise Control)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. w/ Laser radar cruise control:
  Remove the clamp.
6. w/ Laser radar cruise control:
  Release the 2 pin fittings and release the steering pad switch LH from steering wheel.
  
  Fig 3: Releasing Steering Pad Switch LH From Steering Wheel (W/ Laser Radar Cruise Control)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
7. w/ Laser radar cruise control:
  Release the tab of steering pad switch cable from steering pad switch LH as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 4: Releasing Tab Of Steering Pad Switch Cable From Steering Pad Switch LH
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
8. w/ Laser radar cruise control:
  Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration and open the latch on the top of the connector.
  
  Fig 5: Disengaging Claws
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9. w/ Laser radar cruise control:
  Pull out the connector while pinching the latch with fingers and disconnect the steering pad switch cable from the steering pad switch LH.
Fig 6: Disconnecting Steering Pad Switch Cable From Steering Pad Switch LH
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (See AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY )
INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (See AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY )
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK )