Toyota RAV4 Quiz
Supplemental restraint system

Removal

In this manual: Supplemental restraint system
Introduction — 37Interior — 12Exterior — 432Az-fe engine mechanical — 1552Az-fe ignition — 182Az-fe charging — 232Az-fe emission control — 82az-fe exhaust — 32Az-fe fuel — 72Az-fe lubrication — 4Brake — 17Brake control — 63U140f automatic transaxle — 59Instrument panel — 8Suspension — 18Drive shaft — 23Axle — 6Tire and wheel — 30Air conditioning — 93Lighting — 45Cruise control — 21Differential — 12Door lock — 31Engine immobiliser — 21Horn — 5Can communication — 27Mirror — 5Parking brake — 5Power steering — 27Propeller shaft — 3Seat — 29Seat belt — 27Sliding roof — 25Steering column — 6Wiper and washer — 11Supplemental restraint system — 95Other system — 5Maintenance — 14
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Caution: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
  1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  1. Remove steering pad assembly
Toyota RAV4. Remove steering pad assembly

  1. Straighten the front wheels.
  2. Using a t30 "torx" driver, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.
    Toyota RAV4. Remove steering pad assembly

  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
Notice:

When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

  1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
Caution: When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
  1. Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.

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