Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION




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 an air bag module.




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




2. Remove side lids and ASCD steering switch. Remove hex head 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 steering wheel nut.
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 driver side instrument lower panel.




7. Remove steering column covers.
8. Disconnect spiral cable and driver air bag harness connectors.
9. Remove the four spiral cable retaining 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. Rotate the spiral cable fully clockwise until tight.
3. Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise approximately 3.5 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 3.5 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.




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




8. Position driver air bag module and install two new hex head bolts.
With Tightening Torque : 15 - 25 N.m (1.5 - 2.5 kg-m, 11 - 18 ft-lb)

9. Connect driver air bag module connector.
10. Install all lids and ASCD steering switch.
11. Connect both battery cables.
12. Conduct Self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly. (Use CONSULT-II or warning lamp check.) Turn 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 (in User mode), it shows the spiral cable may be snapped due to its improper position. Perform self-diagnosis again. (Use CONSULT-II or warning lamp check.) If a malfunction is detected, replace the spiral cable with a new one.