SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)

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Last Modified: 11-27-2007		1.6 A
Service Category: Vehicle Interior	Section: Supplemental Restraint Systems
Model Year: 2008	Model: LX570	Doc ID: RM0000038N1002X
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

w/ Navigation System:

After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected .

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering wheel cover.

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering wheel cover.

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

(a) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

(b) Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel, as shown in the illustration. Then support the steering pad with one hand.

NOTICE:

When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

(d) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.

NOTICE:

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