Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable

REMOVAL

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






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






2. Remove side lids. 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. Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new ones.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module connector.






- 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.






3. Set steering wheel in the neutral position.
4. Disconnect horn connector and remove nuts.
5. Remove dynamic damper. Then 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. Unlock the spiral cable connector. Then disconnect connectors 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.


INSTALLATION






1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Connect spiral cable connector. Then, lock the connector and tighten with screws. Install steering column cover.






3. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position.
The neutral position is detected by turning left about 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 about 2.5 turns from the neutral position to both right and left.






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. Move air bag module connector away from steering wheel lower lid opening.
6. Tighten nut.

TORQUE: 29 - 39 N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)

7. Install dynamic damper.






8. Position air bag module and tighten with new special bolts.
- Always service the air bag module from the side.

9. Connect air bag module connector.
10. Install all lids.
11. Conduct self-diagnosis, to ensure entire SRS operates properly. (Use CONSULT or warning lamp check.) Clearing Trouble Codes
Before performing self-diagnosis, connect both battery cables.

12. Turn steering wheel to the left end and then to the right end fully to make sure that spiral cable is set in the neutral position.
If air bag warning lamp blinks or stays ON (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). If a malfunction is detected, replace the spiral cable with a new one.

13. Perform self-diagnosis again to check that no malfunction is detected. Clearing Trouble Codes