Driver Air Bag Module

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE


Removal and Installation












REMOVAL

WARNING:
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.





- Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.

CAUTION:
- Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
- Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect
SRS component connectors. If a driver air bag direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the spiral cable must be replaced.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
- Do not disassemble air bag module.
- Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90� C (194�F).





- Replace the 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 air bag module.
1. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
3. Remove the covers RH/LH.
4. Release the driver air bag module retaining clips RH/LH.





- Insert suitable 4mm - 6mm blunt tool (A) through LH access hole on back side of steering wheel (1) and contact retaining clip.

CAUTION:
Do not use sharp edged objects such as screwdrivers to release driver air bag module from steering wheel, SRS components may be unintentionally damaged.





- Press tool inward with sufficient force on retaining clip (1) to release LH pawl of driver air bag module from steering wheel.
- Repeat for RH pawl of driver air bag module from steering wheel.
- Tilt top edge away from steering wheel, then lift upward releasing lower pawl of driver air bag module from steering wheel.





5. Disconnect driver air bag module connectors (1) and horn connector (2).





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

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors.
- If driver air bag module is being replaced due to deployment, spiral cable must also be replaced. Service and Repair.
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

CAUTION:





- Make sure driver air bag module harness (1) is routed properly to avoid SRS component damage during installation.