Installation (To 12/2010): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSTALL STEERING PAD
1. Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Steering Pad Connectors
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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 assembly.
5. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.
  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 2
1. Install the steering wheel cover lower No. 2.
  
  Fig 2: Remove/Install Steering Wheel Cover Lower No. 2
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 3
1. Install the steering wheel cover lower No. 3.
  
  Fig 3: Remove/Install Steering Wheel Cover Lower No. 3
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CONNECT CABLE TO 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:
  
  Fig 4: View Of Steering Pad
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  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. Refer to INSPECTION .
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform initialization. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
  HINT:
  
  Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal.
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect the SRS warning light. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .