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Steering Pad Switch RH Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus GX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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COMPONENTS: See LOCATION .

  1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (SEE  AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  ) 
  2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2 (SEE  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.3 (SEE  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH RH 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Remove the clamp.
    3. Disengage the 2 pins and release the steering pad switch RH from the steering wheel.
      Fig 1: Disengaging Pins And Release Steering Pad Switch RH From Steering Wheel
      G03476507Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Release the tab of steering pad switch cable from the steering pad switch RH as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Releasing Tab Of Steering Pad Switch Cable From Steering Pad Switch Rh
      G03476508Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration and open the latch on the top of the connector.
      Fig 3: Disengaging Claws Shown Illustration And Open Latch On Top Of Connector
      G03476509Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Pull out the connector while pinching the latch with fingers and disconnect the steering pad switch cable from the steering pad switch RH.
    Fig 4: Pulling Out Connector While Pinching Latch With Fingers
    G03476510Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  7. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (SEE  REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  ) 
  8. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE  AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT  )