Toyota Venza Quiz
Supplemental Restraint Systems

Removal

In this manual: Supplemental Restraint Systems
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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page ).


NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (See page ).


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).


3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

CAUTION:

When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Using a screwdriver, push up the torsion spring to disengage the pin.

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Torsion Spring

HINT:

Insert the screwdriver from the installation hole of the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

(d) Using a screwdriver, push in the 2 torsion springs to disengage the 2 pins.

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Torsion Spring

NOTICE:

Do not drop the steering pad.

HINT:

Insert the screwdriver from the installation holes in the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover and lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

(e) Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.

NOTICE:

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

(f) Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.

(g) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

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Protective Tape

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Airbag Connector

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Horn Connector

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Airbag Connector Lock

(h) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the steering pad.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

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