Driver Air Bag Module

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE




Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect SRS component connectors. If a driver air bag direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the spiral cable must be replaced.
- Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.

1. Remove the left and right side bolts.
2. Lift the driver air bag module from the steering wheel.
3. Disconnect the air bag harness and horn connectors, then remove the driver air bag module.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to "Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors".

CAUTION:
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
- Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
- Do not disassemble air bag module.
- Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new bolts.
- Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 degree C (194 degree F).




- Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the air bag module.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- If driver air bag module is being replaced due to deployment, spiral cable must also be replaced.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to "Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors".
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS-20, "SRS Operation Check". [1][2]Component Tests and General Diagnostics