Lexus 2005 IS300 User Manual page 1184

RS-16
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Horn Button
Contact Plate
2005 LEXUS IS300 (RM1140U)
3.
(a)
(b)
Horn Button
Contact Plate
HINT:
F
H08421
F
H15213
- STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
Vehicle involved in collision and airbag is 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 the deformation on the horn button contact
plate of the steering wheel.
F
Check the damage on the spiral cable connector
and wire harness.
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 :
DI-607 ).
Date :
1932