Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Manual — part 525

H01586

Slider

Disconnection is completed

Slider

RS–10

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SRS AIRBAG

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

(a)

Align a lock part of male connector and a slider of female
connector in the same direction as shown in the illustra-
tion, fit in them without rubbing.

(b)

Be sure to insert until they are locked. After fitting in pull
them slightly to check that they are locked. (When locked,
make sure that the outer returns to its original position and
sound at the time of fitting in can be heard.)

HINT:

S

As the slider slides, do not touch it.

S

Be careful not to deform the release board. If the release
board is deformed, replace it with a new one.

15.

DISCONNECTION OF CONNECTORS FOR STEERING
WHEEL PAD (with AIRBAG) AND FRONT PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a)

Place a finger on the slider.

(b)

Slide the slider to release lock.

(c)

Disconnect the connector.

H01587

Slider

Slider

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SRS AIRBAG

RS–11

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

16.

CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS FOR STEERING
WHEEL PAD (with AIRBAG) AND FRONT PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a)

Align a lock part of male connector and a slider of female
connector in the same direction as shown in the illustra-
tion, fit in them without rubbing.

(b)

Be sure to insert until they are locked. After fitting in pull
them slightly to check that they are locked. (When locked,
make sure that the outer returns to its original position and
sound at the time of fitting in can be heard.)

HINT:

S

As the slider slides, do not touch it.

S

Be careful not to deform the release board. If the release
board is deformed, replace it with a new one.

RS0JQ–08

H05064

Steering Column Upper Cover

Spiral Cable

Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel Pad

Steering Column Lower Cover

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

36 (360, 26)

7.1 (72, 63 in.·lbf)

Torx screw

Torx screw

Steering Wheel
Lower No. 2 Cover

Steering Wheel
Lower No. 3 Cover

7.1 (72, 63 in.·lbf)

RS–12

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE

COMPONENTS

RS0JR–01

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE

RS–13

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

REMOVAL

HINT:
For step 1 to 4, refer to page SR–12.
1.

REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD

2.

REMOVE STEERING WHEEL

3.

REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS

4.

REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE