Contents: Removal the steering wheel cover ↓ Checking the steering wheel pad ↓ Checking the steering wheel ↓ Installing the steering wheel cover ↓
Steering wheel cover: 1 - Steering wheel bolt, 2 - Steering wheel trim, 3 - Lower cover N83, 4 - Lower cover No.2, 5 - Fuse bolt, 6 - Fuse bracket
Removal the steering wheel cover
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the bottom covers #2 and #3.
2. Using an Allen key, loosen the fuse bolt until it rotates freely.
3. Slide the fuse bracket down.
4. Remove the four steering wheel mounting bolts.
5. Remove the steering wheel cover.
Checking the steering wheel pad
Replace the overlay with a new one if:
- a) The airbag has deployed.
- b) The surface of the overlay, sensor or igniter is damaged or deformed.
- c) The airbag is damaged or not secured to the steering wheel pad.
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Checking the steering wheel
1. Check the condition of the steering wheel. Replace it with a new one if
- a) The metal bracket of the steering wheel is deformed.
- b) It is impossible to install a new overlay without significant effort.
2. Check the airbag fuse. Make sure that the safety mechanism needle extends when the bolt is fully tightened and retracts when the bolt is loosened.
Installing the steering wheel cover
1. Check that the fuse bolt is loose and can be turned without resistance.
2. Install the steering wheel cover and tighten the four mounting bolts. Tightening torque 7.4 Nm.
Note: Do not damage the horn button or cruise control wiring harness.
3. Close the fuse bracket, tighten the bolt. Tightening torque 7.4 Nm.
4. Install the two bottom covers.