(MAIN POINTS OF REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION) (USA) CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 seconds or longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (—) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery (See page AB-1). NOTICE: If the wiring connector of the airbag system is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, diagnostic codes will be recorded. Torx Screw Screw Case 1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (a) Disconnect the battery negative (—) terminal. (b) Place the front wheels facing straight ahead. (c) Using a torx wrench, loosen the four screws. Torx wrench: T30 (Part No.09042-00010 or locally manufactured tool) (d) Loosen the torx screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case. (e) Pull the wheel pad from the steering wheel and disconnect the airbag connector. NOTICE: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the airbag wire harness. CAUTION: When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upwards. Airbag Wire Harness 2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (a) Disconnect the connector. (b) Remove the set nut. (c) Using SST, remove the steering wheel. SST 09213-31021 SST 3. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL AND WHEEL PAD (a) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead. (b) Center the spiral cable. (See page AB-16) (c) Install the steering wheel and torque the set nut. Torque: 350 kg-cm (25 ft-lb, 34 N-m) (d) Connect the connector. Connector Airbag Wire Harness