Removal

Removal - Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable:

CAUTION:
^ Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect battery ground cable and wait for at least 3 minutes.
^ Always work from the side of air bag module.

Removal - Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable:

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

Removal - Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable:

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

Removal - Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable:

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.
^ Replace air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
^ Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90° C (194° F).
^ Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the air bag module.

Removal - Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable:

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.

CAUTION: Do not tap or bump the steering wheel.

6. Remove steering column cover.
7. Disconnect connector and remove the four screws. The spiral cable can then be removed.

CAUTION:
^ Do not attempt to disassemble spiral cable.
^ Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.