Removal And Installation

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation


WARNING:
- Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- Always work from the side of air bag module. Do not work in front of it.
- Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL

1.Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG72, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
2.Locate retaining spring access hole in steering wheel rear finisher (1) and insert (black arrow) a 5.0mm (0.197 in) diameter suitable tool.
3.Make sure tool contacts retaining spring (A) as shown. While pushing suitable tool inward (black arrow), push in top of driver air bag module at location (D) to release retaining spring (A) and pull to separate from steering wheel. This action will release the retaining spring from the steering wheel. Repeat action with retaining spring (B) while pushing at location (C).
NOTE:
Back side of driver air bag module is shown for clarity.










4.Raise the driver air bag module away from the steering wheel and disconnect the air bag harness connectors (A) and the horn terminal connector (B). Then remove the wire harness from the hook (black arrow).
NOTE:
Dual stage driver air bag module shown. Mexico market uses a single stage driver air bag module and has only one harness connector (A).

CAUTION:
- For removing/installing the driver air bag module harness connector, insert a thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into the notch, then lift the lock and remove the harness connector as shown.





- Install the harness connector with the lock raised, and push the lock into the connector as shown.
- After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed in securely.





5.Remove the driver air bag module.

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

White arrow indicates : Upward





- Replace the driver air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not strike the driver air bag module.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the driver air bag module.
- Do not disassemble the driver air bag module.
- Do not expose the driver air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90� C (194�F).
- Do not allow oil, grease, detergent or water to come in contact with the driver air bag module.

INSTALLATION






1.Place the driver air bag module (1) near the steering wheel and connect the horn terminal connector (B). Then route the wire harness through the hook (black arrow) of the driver air bag module (1)
as shown.
2.Connect the driver air bag module harness connectors (A) and route the wire harness through the hook (black arrow) of the driver air bag module (1) as shown.
NOTE:
- Make sure the driver air bag module has three horn springs (2, 3) and they are securely seated. The lower spring (3) is more stiff than the two upper springs (2).
- Dual stage driver air bag module shown. Mexico market uses a single stage driver air bag module and has only one harness connector (A).

CAUTION:





- For removing/installing the driver air bag module harness connector, insert a thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into the notch, then lift the lock and remove the harness connector as shown.
- Install the harness connector with the lock raised, and push the lock into the connector as shown.
- After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed in securely.
3.Insert the driver air bag module onto the steering wheel and push firmly to snap into place.





4.Check the horn function by pressing at the three locations (1, 2, 3) as shown.

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage or pinch the harness while installing.
- After the work is completed, make sure no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.
- In case a malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, reset by the self-diagnosis function and delete the memory using CONSULT.
- If a malfunction is still detected after the above operation, perform self-diagnosis to repair malfunctions. Refer to "SRS Final Check" SRS Final Check.