Airbag Driver's Side (SRS), Replacing (4 Spoke Steering Wheel)

Airbag driver's side (SRS), replacing (4 spoke steering wheel)

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Note!

For vehicle's with a 3 spoke steering wheel:
- MY -2004 see: Airbag driver's side (SRS), replacing (3 spoke steering wheel) Airbag Driver's Side (SRS), Replacing (3 Spoke Steering Wheel)
- MY 2005- see: Airbag driver's side (SRS), replacing (3 spoke steering wheel) Airbag Driver's Side (SRS), Replacing (3 Spoke Steering Wheel)

Preparatory work

Removing the battery lead and important information




Ignition off.
Disconnect the battery negative cable. See: Battery, disconnecting Battery Disconnecting.

Warning! For information about the handling and storage of pyrotechnic SRS components, see: Handling non-deployed SRS-components Discarding Pyrotechnic Components.

Note! Replace the decals for the safety equipment. See: Decals for safety equipment (North America) or: (rest of the world).

Warning! Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed pyrotechnic SRS component. There is a risk of the seat belt tensioner deploying.

Warning! Pyrotechnic SRS components must never be taken apart, repaired or transferred to another vehicle.

Removal

Removing driver's airbag (SRS)




Turn the steering wheel so that there is enough space for tools.
Slacken off the two screws positioned at 45 degrees on the reverse of the steering wheel.
Pull out the airbag to access the connectors.





Remove:
- the SRS ignition cable connector. See: Igniter wire connector Igniter Wire Connector
- the 2 connectors (there may be more or fewer).
Remove the airbag.
Transfer the keypads/ covers. See: Keypad unit, steering wheel, replacing Keypad Unit, Steering Wheel, Replacing.

Installation

Installing driver's airbag (SRS)

Note! For airbags (replacement part) supplied without keypads, for Audio, RTI and cruise control for example, an upgrade kit must be ordered. See VIDA Replacement part information.





Install:
- the connectors
- the airbag.
Tighten the screws on the reverse of the steering wheel. Tighten to 10 Nm.

Caution! Ensure that no cables are trapped.