Steering Pad: Installation

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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.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Steering Pad Connectors
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5. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.
  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
INSTALL SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE
1. Attach the claw to install the switch.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Switch Claw
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INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Attach the 2 claws to install the cover.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Cover Claws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
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.
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).