Steering Wheel Pad And Spiral Cable Inspection - Lexus 2005 IS300 User Manual

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Horn Button
Contact Plate
2005 LEXUS IS300 (RM1140U)
INSPECTION
1.
(a)
(b)
H15213
2.
(a)
(b)
H08446
Horn Button
Contact Plate
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see
page
procedure.
HINT:
F
H08421
F
H15213
- STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
Vehicle not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Do a diagnostic system check (See page
Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the steering wheel pad (with airbag) installed in the ve-
hicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the
steering wheel pad top surface and in the grooved por-
tion.
Vehicle involved in collision and airbag is not
deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Do a diagnostic system check (See page
Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the ve-
hicle.
F
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration
on the steering wheel pad top surface and in the
grooved portion.
F
Check cuts and cracks in the wire harness, and
chipping in the connectors.
F
Check the deformation of the horn button contact
plate on the steering wheel.
SR-13 and SR-25 , and be sure to follow the correct
If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is de-
formed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel
assembly with a new one.
There should be no interference between the steering
wheel pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should
be uniform all the way around when a new steering wheel
pad is installed on the steering wheel.
Author :
RS-15
RS0RF-02
DI-607 ).
DI-607 ).
Date :
1931