RS0L4-01
H11878
H11886
H11887
Horn Button
Contact Plate
H11888
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS-15
1535 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSPECTION
1. Vehicle not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-349).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following item with
the steering wheel pad (with airbag) installed in the ve-
hicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the
steering wheel pad top surface and in the grooved por-
tion.
2. Vehicle involved in collision and airbag is not
deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-349).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the ve-
hicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration
on the steering wheel pad top surface and in the
grooved portion.
Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chip-
ping in connectors.
Check the deformation of the steering wheel.
Check the deformation of the horn button contact
plate of the steering wheel pad.
HINT:
If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel pad
is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the steering
wheel pad with a new one.
There should be no interference between the steering
wheel pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should
be uniform all the way around when the new steering
wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see
page SR-12 and SR-22, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure.
