Lexus GS300/400 (2000 year). Manual - part 242

H01585

Slider

Slider

RS–10

–

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SRS AIRBAG

2241

14.

CONNECTION OF SIDE AIRBAG CONNECTOR

(a)

Align the male connector and the female connector in the
same direction as shown in the illustration, fit in them with-
out rubbing.

(b)

Make sure to insert until the connectors are locked. After
fitting in, pull them lightly to check that they are locked.
(When locked, make sure that the outer returns to its origi-
nal position and sound at the time of fitting in can be
heard.)

HINT:



As the slider slides, do not touch it.



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

H01586

Slider

Disconnection is completed

Slider

–

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SRS AIRBAG

RS–11

2242

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

RS–12

–

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SRS AIRBAG

2243

16.

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

(a)

Align the male connector and the female connector in the
same direction as shown in the illustration, fit in them with-
out rubbing.

(b)

Make sure to insert until the connectors are locked. After
fitting in, pull them lightly to check that they are locked.
(When locked, make sure that the outer returns to its origi-
nal position and sound at the time of fitting in can be
heard.)

HINT:



As the slider slides, do not touch it.



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

RS08B–01

–

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE

RS–25

2256

REPLACEMENT

REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following case, replace the steering wheel pad, steering wheel or spiral cable.

If the airbag has been deployed.

If the steering wheel pad or spiral cable has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.

If the steering wheel pad, steering or spiral cable has been found to be faulty during the check
in items (See page 

RS–15

).

If the steering wheel pad has been dropped.

CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see page 

SR–11

 and 

SR–17

. Be sure to follow

the correct procedure.