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Combination Meter Safety Pad Sub-Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus ES 300 and 2002 Lexus ES 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: For installation, reverse the removal procedure, except where noted below.
  1. Install the combination meter safety pad sub-assembly. Install bolt E. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  2. Install the left hand front pillar garnish. Install the new special clip to the left hand front pillar garnish. Install the left hand front pillar garnish to the body.
  3. Center the spiral cable. See SPIRAL CABLE under ADJUSTMENTS in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
  4. Install steering wheel assembly. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering wheel main shaft assembly. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut to the specified torque. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  5. Inspect the steering wheel assembly.
  6. Inspect the horn button assembly.

    • Horn Button Assembly (Vehicle Not Involved In Collision)

      Do a diagnostic system check, see DIAGNOSTICS in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do a visual check which includes the following item with the horn button assembly (with air bag) installed in the vehicle. Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the horn button assembly top surface and in the grooved portion.

    • Horn Button Assembly (Vehicle Involved In Collision And Air Bag Is Not Deployed)

      Do a diagnostic system check, see DIAGNOSTICS in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do a visual check which includes the following item with the horn button assembly (with air bag) removed from the vehicle. Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the horn button assembly top surface and in the grooved portion. Check cuts and cracks in wiring harness and chipping in connectors. Check the deformation on the steering wheel. There should be no interference between the horn button assembly and steering wheel and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new horn button assembly is installed on the steering wheel.

    • Horn Button Assembly (Vehicle Involved In Collision And Air Bag Is Deployed)

      Do a diagnostic system check, see DIAGNOSTICS in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do a visual check which includes the following item with the horn button assembly (with air bag) removed from the vehicle. Check the damage on the spiral cable connector and wiring harness. There should be no interference between the horn button assembly and steering wheel and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new horn button assembly is installed on the steering wheel.
  7. Inspect the SRS Warning Light. See DIAGNOSTICS in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
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