Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 12:45 am, by: Adam Underwood(Adam_underwood)
Hi,
I just wanted to know what is involved in changing a horn pad? They are both air bag. Dose the air bag separate from the pad? And if doing a 94 soarer to 97 Lexus swap is it a straight fit, any modification required?
Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 03:56 pm, by: Mike Triggs(Mikeandimah)
I'm no expert, Adam, and I can't answer your question about exchangability, but from a safety viewpoint you shouldn't dismantle an airbag! There is after all what amounts to an explosive charge in there, and you could do serious damage to yourself. Also, I'd be worried about issues like single stage/dual stage (which I believe have different sensors).
Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 04:58 pm, by: Adam Underwood(Adam_underwood)
aw k I have seen horn pads for sale that didnt have an air bag attached but I dont know if they were off an air bag steering wheel. I think they might be able to be separated easily, but i could be very wrong. However if its a straight swap from 97 to 94 then i wont have to i can just swap the whole unit
Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 07:41 pm, by: Perry Morgan(Uzz32)
I got a Lexus hornpad from the states bought over. Not sure of the year differences though. Then I had to put my airbag unit onto it as the one that was with it had to be removed for shipping. You unplug the large yellow plug from the airbag and then remove the hornpad/airbag. Then there are just a few (torque) bolts and the pad separates from the bag. Easy peasy.
Sunday, April 30, 2006 - 12:30 pm, by: Adam Underwood(Adam_underwood)
Sounds good, the pads do look the same so it all sounds good. However, I still need to know if the holes for the bolts are all in the same place from 94 to 97. Thanks for your help guys.
Monday, May 01, 2006 - 02:39 pm, by: Vinh Bui(Hyudsjk)
Why not just re-leather your horn pad with the Lexus logo embossed into it? I'm pretty sure that'd be a much cheaper and easier option. You can get your pad covered in nicer leather, emboss any other custom logos on it, and change the colour of the pad if you wish.
Monday, May 01, 2006 - 04:32 pm, by: Mike Triggs(Mikeandimah)
I don't think the leather "splits open" to allow the airbag to inflate, Adam. It's a cover which must move to one side, like the passenger airbag does. Like it's hinged.
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