Toyota Venza: Removal

Toyota Venza Service Manual / Supplemental Restraint Systems / Steering Pad / Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page ).

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (See page ).

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

CAUTION:

When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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*1	Torsion Spring

HINT:

Insert the screwdriver from the installation hole of the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

(d) Using a screwdriver, push in the 2 torsion springs to disengage the 2 pins.

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*1	Torsion Spring

NOTICE:

Do not drop the steering pad.

HINT:

Insert the screwdriver from the installation holes in the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover and lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

(e) Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.

NOTICE:

When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

(f) Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.

(g) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

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*1	Protective Tape
*2	Airbag Connector
*3	Horn Connector
*4	Airbag Connector Lock

(h) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the steering pad.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

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 ...

Disposal

DISPOSAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT CAUTION: Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS part, review and closely follow all applicable environmental and hazardous material regulations. Pre ...

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