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Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable


Removal








CAUTION: Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect battery ground cable and wait for at least 10 minutes.

1. Remove side lid LH from steering wheel, and disconnect air bag module connector.





2. Remove side lid. Using the TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T50), remove left and right special bolts. Air bag module can then be removed.








CAUTION:
- Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.
- Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module
- The special bolts are coated with bonding agent. Discard old ones after removal; replace with new ones.
- Do not drop or impact air bag module. if any portion is deformed or cracked, replace the module.
- Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 93°C (199°F).
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come In contact with the air bag module.





3. Set steering wheel in the neutral position.
4. Disconnect horn connector and remove nuts.
5. Using steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel. Be careful not to over-tighten puller bolt on steering wheel.
6. Remove steering column cover.
7. Disconnect connector and remove the four screws. The spiral cable can then be removed.

Installation

1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.





2. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The neutral position is detected by turning left 2.5 revolutions from the right end position. Align the two marks (X).

CAUTION: The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the cable is installed In an improper position. Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns. (The spiral cable can be turned up to 2.5 turns from the neutral position to both the right and left.)

3. Connect spiral cable connector and tighten with screws. Install steering column cover.





4. Install steering wheel setting spiral cable pin guides, and pull spiral cable through.
5. Connect horn connector and engage spiral cable with pawls in steering wheel.
6. Tighten nuts.





7. Position air bag module and tighten with new special bolts.
8. Connect air bag module connector.
9. Install all lids.
10. Conduct self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly. (Use CONSULT or warning lamp check.)
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