Removal And Installation

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE


Removal and Installation


WARNING:
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes or more.
- Always work from the side of air bag module. Never work in front of it.
- Never use the air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL





1. Locate retaining clip access hole (LH/RH) and insert a 5.0 mm (0.197 in) diameter, blunt-ended tool (A).





NOTE:
When inserting a blunt-ended tool (A), check that the tool contacts torsion spring (1). By pressing torsion spring, connection of driver air bag module is disengaged.
2. Pull out the driver air bag module assembly.
3. Disconnect the driver air bag module harness connector.





CAUTION:
- For installing/removing the driver air bag module harness connector, insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock and remove connector.
- Install the connector with lock raised, and push lock into the connector.
- After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed securely into it.
4. Remove the driver air bag module.



CAUTION:
- Always place the driver air bag module with pad side facing upward.






Arrow Indicates : Upward





- Never impact the driver air bag module.
- Replace the driver air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the driver air bag module.
- Never disassemble the driver air bag module.
- Never expose the driver air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 �C (194 �F).
- Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the driver air bag module.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Never damage the harness while installing.





- Fix the driver air bag module harnesses (A) to the harness fixing hook (B).
- If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT-III. Key To Symbols.
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.