Section 583 (Horn System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECT HORN SWITCHΒ 
    1. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery.
    2. Remove the left and right covers from the steering wheel.
    3. Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 bolts.
    4. Pull up the horn pad and place it on the steering column, as shown.
      Fig 1: Pulling Up Horn Pad
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