RX400h · Service Manual RESTRAINTS

REMOVAL

Removal / installation


1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Click here).


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working


3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.3 COVER LOWER

  1. C111800
    Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.2 COVER LOWER

  1. C111801
    Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


6. REMOVE STEERING PAD

  1. C111802E01
    Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

  1. C111064
    Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

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

  1. Disconnect the horn connector.

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the steering pad.

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

  1. Remove the steering pad.


7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (for Manual Tilt)

  1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and main shaft assembly.

  1. C111427E01
    Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
    SST
    09950-50013   (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)


8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic)

  1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and main shaft assembly.

  1. C111427E01
    Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
    SST
    09950-50013   (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05031)


9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt)

  1. C111428E01
    Remove the steering column cover lower No.2.

  1. Remove the 3 screws.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover lower.

  1. C111431
    Disengage the claw and remove the steering column cover upper.


10. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic)

  1. C111471
    Remove the 3 screws.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover lower.

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

  1. C111431
    Disengage the claw and remove the steering column cover upper.


11. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE

  1. C111113
    Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

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

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.


12. REMOVE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

  1. C116225
    Disengage the 6 claws and remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

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