Installation

INSTALLATION

Driver Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable - Installation:

1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Rotate the spiral cable fully clockwise until tight.
3. Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise approximately 2.5 turns and align white pin with arrow on housing.
^ When spiral cable is centered, white pin is aligned with arrow on housing and yellow wheel shows in window.

CAUTION: The spiral cable may snap during steering operation if the cable is installed improperly. Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may snap by turning the steering wheel more than 2.5 turns to the left or right of the neutral position.

4. Connect spiral cable and driver air bag harness connectors and tighten screws. Install steering column covers and driver side instrument lower panel.

Driver Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable - Installation:

5. Install steering wheel, setting spiral cable pin guide, and pull spiral cable connectors through.
6. Connect horn connector and engage spiral cable with pawls in steering wheel.
7. Tighten steering wheel nut.
29 - 39 N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)

Driver Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable - Installation:

8. Position driver air bag module and tighten with new special bolts.
9. Connect driver air bag module connector.
10. Install all lids.
11. Connect both battery cables.
12. Conduct Self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly. (Use CONSULT or warning lamp check). Clearing Trouble CodesTurn the steering wheel fully to the right and left to check that the spiral cable is set in the neutral position.
13. If air bag warning lamp blinks (at the user mode), it shows the spiral cable may be snapped due to its improper position. Perform self-diagnosis again. (Use CONSULT or warning lamp check.) Clearing Trouble CodesIf a malfunction is detected, replace the spiral cable with a new one.