Driver Air Bag Module

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

Driver Air Bag Module:

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect driver air bag module connectors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the spiral cable must be replaced.
Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
Always work from the side of driver air bag module.






1. Remove the side lids.
2. Remove the right and left side special hex head bolts.
3. Disconnect the steering wheel switches sub-harness connector.
4. Disconnect the air bag harness connectors, and remove the air bag module.






For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to "Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors".
Direct-Connect SRS Connectors






5. Remove the steering switch from the air bag module.






CAUTION: Always work from the side of driver air bag module.
Always place driver air bag module with pad side facing upward.
Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into driver air bag module.
Do not attempt to disassemble driver air bag module.
Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new bolts.






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

Driver Air Bag Module:

INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to "Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors".
Direct-Connect SRS Connectors






For installing the air bag module, tighten the special bolts with the center of the horn pad pressed to make the contacts (RH/LH) ON.

After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to "SRS Operation Check".
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