Driver'S Airbag Module

Driver's Airbag Module

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module.

1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead).
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
4. Remove the driver's airbag module assembly.

Preparation tool: TORX(R) T30

1. Loosen the two TORX(R) bolts on the sides of the steering wheel.






2. Disconnect the airbag connector and remove the airbag module assembly.
3. Disconnect the horn harness.






INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module.
- Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.

1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
- The steering wheel is in the way, making it difficult to install the airbag module.
- The clearance between the driver's airbag module and steering wheel is not constant.

2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.4 ft.lb)