1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

2. INSPECT STEERING PAD (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures.
Steering pad
RemovalHigh mounted stop light assembly
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH CENTER (w/ Rear Spoiler)
2. REMOVE REAR SPOILER COVER (w/ Rear Spoiler)
3. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
w/o Rear spoiler:
Disconnect the connector and remove the 2
screws and the center stop light assembly.
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Inspection
1. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Using a dial gauge , check the runout of the ring
gear.
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace
the ring gear with a new one.
2. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial gauge, ...
Inspection
1. INSPECT LOCK PLATE FOR DAMAGE
(a) Inspect the lock plate for damage.
HINT:
Reassembly of a deformed tank will be
impossible. Therefore, first correct the shape of
the lock plate groove with pliers or a similar tool,
if necessary.
Water leakage will result if the bottom of the lo ...