Toyota Prius 2010 Repair Manual page 435

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the steering pad.
1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check
(b) Visually check for defects with the steering pad installed on the vehicle.
(1) The defects are as follows:
Cuts on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad
Small cracks on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad
Significant discoloration on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad
OK:
No defects are found.
HINT:
If any of the defects is found, replace the steering pad with a new one.
2. INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check
(b) Visually check for defects with the steering pad removed from the vehicle.
(1) The defects are as follows:
Cuts on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad
Small cracks on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad
Significant discoloration on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad
Cracks or other damage to the connector
Deformation of the steering wheel assembly
Deformation of the horn button contact plate of the steering pad
Interference or uneven clearance between the steering pad and steering wheel assembly when the new
steering pad is installed on the steering wheel assembly
OK:
No defects are found.
HINT:
If any of the defects is found, replace the steering pad or steering wheel assembly with a new one.
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