Removal and Installation
DRIVE AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULEWARNING: When handling an air bag (inflator) module, be sure to read "Service Precautions" and observe each instruction. Failure to follow them could cause a damage to the air bag (inflator) module or result in personal injury.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Disable air bag system.
3. Remove mounting bolt hole caps (2 pieces) (if equipped).
4. Loosen driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolts (1) till it turns freely, pull them out and fix them to bolt clamps.
5. Remove air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel.
6. Remove driver air bag (inflator) module (yellow) connector (1) and horn connector (2) from steering wheel (4).
7. Disconnect driver air bag (inflator) module (yellow) connector (1) of driver air bag (inflator) module (3) and horn connector (2).
a. Release locking of lever.
b. After unlocked, disconnect connector.
WARNING: Special care is necessary when handling and storing a live (undeployed) air bag (inflator) module. Observe "Service Precautions". Otherwise, personal injury may result.
INSPECTION
WARNING: Never disassemble air bag (inflator) module or measure its resistance. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
CAUTION: If air bag (inflator) module was dropped from a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more, it should be replaced.
Check air bag (inflator) module visually and if any of the following is found, replace it with a new one.
- Air bag being deployed
- Trim cover (pad surface) (1) being cracked
- Wire harness (3) or connector being damaged
- Inflator case (2) being damaged or having been exposed to strong impact (dropped)
INSTALLATION
1. Connect horn connector (2) securely.
2. Connect yellow connector (1) of driver air bag (inflator) module securely.
a. Connect connector.
b. Lock connector with lock lever.
3. Install horn connector (2) and driver air bag (inflator) module connector (1).
4. Install driver air bag (inflator) module (3) to steering wheel (4), taking care so that no part of wire harness is caught between them.
5. Make sure that clearance between module and steering wheel is uniform all the way.
6. Tighten driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolt (left side) (5) to specified torque first and then driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolt (right side) (6) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolt (a): 9 Nm (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 ft. lbs.)
7. Install mounting bolt hole caps (2 pieces) (if equipped).
8. Connect negative (-) cable to battery.
9. Enable air bag system.