Last Modified: 04-05-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000000VJOU
Model Year Start: 2016 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [12/2015 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).

(b) Visually check for defects with the steering pad installed on the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cuts on the surface or in the grooves
  • Small cracks on the surface or in the grooves
  • Significant discoloration on the surface or in the grooves

OK:

No defects are found.

2. INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).

(b) Visually check for defects with the steering pad removed from the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cuts on the surface or in the grooves
  • Small cracks on the surface or in the grooves
  • Significant discoloration on the surface or in the grooves
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector
  • Deformation of the steering wheel assembly
  • Deformation of the installation surface of the steering pad
  • Interference or uneven clearance between the steering pad and steering wheel assembly when a new steering pad is installed on the steering wheel assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the steering pad or steering wheel assembly with a new one.