Home Vehicle Interior Supplemental Restraint Systems STEERING PAD
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Supplemental Restraint Systems
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM0000038MZ002X
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL STEERING PAD


(a) Support the steering pad with one hand.

(b) Connect the 2 connectors to the steering pad.

NOTICE:

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

(c) Connect the horn connector.

(d) Confirm that the circumference groove of the "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel.

(e) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 screws.

Torque: 8.8 N·m (90 kgf·cm, 78 in·lbf)

2. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


(a) Attach the 2 claws to install the cover.

3. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


(a) Attach the 2 claws to install the cover.

4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION (2008 LX570) .

5. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: RADIATOR GRILLE: INSTALLATION (2008 LX570)+

6. INSPECT STEERING PAD

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

Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

(b) Make sure that the horn sounds.

HINT:

If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system.

7. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

(a) Check the SRS warning light SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (2008 LX570) .