Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001T5P8
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: Camry HV Prod Date Range: [10/2020 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2024 MY Camry HV [10/2020 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during horn button assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Disconnect cable from negative auxiliary battery terminal

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane tracing assist system

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Pre-collision system

Lighting system (w/ AFS)(EXT)

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

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Panoramic view monitor system

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PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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NOTICE:

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

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2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

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3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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CAUTION:

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

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (w/ Cover)

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage each claw to remove the 3 lower No. 2 steering wheel covers.

HINT:

Be careful when disengaging the claws, as the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover may fly off.

*A

for LH Side

*B

for RH Side

*C

for Under Side

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*a

Protective Tape

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5. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

When storing the horn button assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

Deployment Side

(a) Check that the power switch is off.

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

CAUTION:

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

(c) Using a thin screwdriver, push the 3 torsion springs to disengage the 3 pins as shown in the illustration.

*a

Torsion Spring

Push in this Direction

NOTICE:

Lightly hold the horn button assembly so that it does not fall.

HINT:

Insert the thin screwdriver from the 3 holes of the steering wheel lower cover.

(d) Pull out the horn button assembly from the steering wheel assembly and hold the horn button assembly with one hand.

NOTICE:

When separating the horn button assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

(e) Disconnect the horn connector from the horn button assembly.

*a

Airbag Connector

*b

Horn Connector

*c

Airbag Connector Locking Button

*d

Protective Tape

*e

Wire Harness Clamp

Release in this Direction

Remove in this Direction

(f) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locking buttons.

(g) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.

NOTICE:

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

(h) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the lock and remove the wire harness clamp to remove the horn button assembly.