Air Bag Module (Drive Side) and Clock Spring

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and keep secure from battery.

WARNING: Wait at least 30 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work.




2. Remove the side protect cover of steering wheel and airbag module mounting bolts using a hexagonal wrench.





3. Disconnect the drive airbag module connector.

DUAL STAGE AIRBAG

WARNING: The removed airbag IT module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.







4. Remove the steering wheel using SST (09561 - 11002).

CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel. Doing so may damage the collapsible column mechanism.




5. Remove the steering column upper shroud and lower shroud.







6. When disconnecting the connector of the clock spring from the airbag module, pull the airbag's lock toward the outer side to spread it open.

CAUTION: When disconnecting the airbag module-clock spring connector, take care not to apply excessive force to it.