RS0P3
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01
R12685
Horn Bottom Contact Plate
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS
−
9
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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.
S
Check for cuts and cracks in, or marked discolor-
ation of, the steering wheel pad top surface and its
grooved portion.
S
Check for cuts and cracks in wire harnesses, and for
chipping in connectors.
S
Check for deformation of the horn button contact
plate of the steering wheel.
HINT:
S
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.
S
There should be no interference between the steering
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
SR
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19
and be sure to follow the correct
procedure.
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