Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least three minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the two airbag module mounting bolts.




3. Separate the airbag module from the steering wheel after disconnecting the connector(C), remove airbag module connector locking pin after removing the wiring fixing clip(B).
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4. Disconnect the horn connector(A).

CAUTION:
The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.

5. Remove the steering wheel and steering wheel column cover.
6. Disconnect the clock spring and steering the remote switch connector, then remove the clock spring.





Installation

CAUTION:
Center the front wheels and remove the ignition key. Failure to do so may damage the SRS system inoperative, risking serious driver injury.

1. Remove ignition key from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
3. Connect the clock spring harness connector and steering remocon switch harness connector to the clock spring.
4. Set the center position by marking between the clock spring and the cover into line. Make an array the mark (RIGHT / LEFT) by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and then 3 revolutions counterclockwise.




5. Install the steering wheel column cover and the steering wheel.
6. Connect the Driver Airbag(DAB) module connector and horn connector, then install the Driver Airbag (DAB) module on the steering wheel.
7. Secure the Driver Airbag(DAB) with the new mounting bolts.

Tightening Torque
: 7.9 - 10.8 Nm (0.8 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.0 lb.ft)


8. Connect the battery negative cable.
9. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation:
A. Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.
B. Make sure horn button works.