Steering Pad: Installation: Installation

INSTALL STEERING PAD
1. Check that the power switch is off.
2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  WARNING:
  Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
3. Connect the 2 airbag connectors to the steering pad.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Pad & Airbag Connectors
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  NOTE:
  - When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  - Be sure to only connect the connectors to each corresponding color.
4. Push in the 2 locks to install the 2 airbag connectors.
5. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.
6. Push the steering pad to engage the 2 pins.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Torsional Spring And Pins
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  NOTE:
  Make sure that the pins are securely inserted into the steering holes.
INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Engage the claw to install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Lower No. 3 Steering Wheel Cover & Claw
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INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Engage the claw to install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover & Claw
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CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSTALL REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 58
INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 59
INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for Separate Type) . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 60
INSPECT STEERING PAD
1. Visually check for defects with the steering pad installed on the vehicle.
  
  Fig 5: Inspecting Steering Pad
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  1. The defects are as follows:
    - Cuts on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad
    - Small cracks on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad
    - Significant discoloration on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad
    OK
    
    No defects are found.
    
    HINT:
    
    If any of the defects is found, replace the steering pad with a new one.
2. Make sure that the horn sounds.
  HINT:
  
  If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK
1. Perform a diagnostic system check. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect the SRS warning light. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .