Toyota 1996 LAND CRUISER User Manual page 1032

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Horn Bottom Contact Plate
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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− STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
INSPECTION
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI−240).
(b) With the steering wheel pad (with airbag) installed in the
vehicle, do a visual check with includes the following
items.
Check for cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration of
the steering wheel pad top surface and grooved portion.
2. VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI−240).
(b) Do a visual check.
With the steering wheel pad removed from the vehicle, do
a visual check with includes the following items.
Check for cuts and cracks in, or marked discolor-
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ation of, the steering wheel pad top surface and its
grooved portion.
Check for cuts and cracks in wire harnesses, and for
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chipping in connectors.
Check for deformation of the horn button contact
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plate of the steering wheel.
HINT:
If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is de-
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formed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel
assembly with a new one.
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There should be no interference between the steering
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wheel pad and the steering wheel, and the clearance
should be uniform all the way around when the new steer-
ing wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see
pages SR−11 and
procedure.
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SR−19 and be sure to follow the correct
RS−9
RS0P3−01