Steering Pad

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION) (w/o Steering Pad Switch)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.

(b) With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any following defects, replace the steering pad with a new one:

* Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or grooves.





2. INSPECT STEERING PAD (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.

(b) With the steering pad removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any following defects, replace the steering pad or steering wheel assembly with a new one:

* Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or grooves.

* Cracks or other damage to the connectors.

* Deformation of the steering wheel assembly.

* Deformation of the horn button contact plate of the steering pad.

* There should be no interference between the steering pad and steering wheel assembly, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when a new steering pad is installed on the steering wheel assembly.





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