Removal
1. Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
. Ensure front
wheels are in a straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect and shield
negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before working on system.
2. Remove steering wheel lower covers. Loosen 2 Torx screws. Pull wheel pad out from steering wheel and
disconnect air bag connector. See
Fig. 9
. Pull steering wheel pad out and disconnect air bag connector.
See
Fig. 3
.
3. Remove steering wheel nut. Match mark steering wheel and main shaft. Remove steering wheel using
puller. Remove upper and lower column covers, instrument lower finish panel and No. 2 heater register
duct.
4. Disconnect 2 combination switch/spiral cable connectors. Remove 3 screws, remove combination switch
and spiral cable.
DO NOT
disassemble cable.
Fig. 9: Removing Steering Wheel Pad
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
NOTE:
Loosen 2 screws until groove along screw circumference catches on
screw case.
1996 Toyota 4Runner
AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1996 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Toyota Air Bag Restraint System
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