Toyota Venza: On-vehicle Inspection

Toyota Venza Service Manual / Supplemental Restraint Systems / Steering Pad / On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the steering pad.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ).

(b) Visually check for defects with the steering pad installed on the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

Cuts on the surface or in the grooves
Small cracks on the surface or in the grooves
Significant discoloration on the surface or in the grooves

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the steering pad with a new one.

2. INSPECT STEERING PAD (Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag has not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ).

(b) Visually check for defects with the steering pad removed from the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

Cuts on the surface or in the grooves
Small cracks on the surface or in the grooves
Significant discoloration on the surface or in the grooves
Cracks or other damage to the connector
Deformation of the steering wheel assembly
Deformation of the horn button sub-assembly of the steering pad
Interference or uneven clearance between the steering pad and steering wheel assembly when the new steering pad is installed on the steering wheel assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the steering pad or steering wheel assembly with a new one.

Installation

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL STEERING PAD (a) Check that the ignition switch is off. (b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal. CAUTION: Wait at least ...

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