Recall 079 - Driver Air Bag Module Replacement
Group: ELECTRICALNumber: 07-01-001
Date: JANUARY, 2007
Model:
TUCSON
Subject:
TUCSON DRIVER AIR BAG COVER MODULE REPLACEMENT (CAMPAIGN 079)
IMPORTANT:
DEALERS MUST PERFORM THIS CAMPAIGN ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES PRIOR TO CUSTOMER RETAIL DELIVERY AND WHENEVER AN AFFECTED VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN A VEHICLE ARRIVES AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, ACCESS HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA'S "WARRANTY VEHICLE INFORMATION" SCREEN VIA DCS INTERACTIVE OR DCS ON-LINE TO IDENTIFY OPEN CAMPAIGNS.
DESCRIPTION:
As of November 2, 2006 production, all Tucson vehicles have been equipped with a new design Driver Air Bag (DAB) cover module. All previous TUCSON driver air bag (DAB) cover modules must be replaced.
VEHICLES AFFECTED:
^ Model: Tucson (JM)
^ Affected vehicle production date range: All produced through November 1, 2006
^ Affected VIN range: Produced through KM8JM12BX7U575346
PARTS REQUIRED
Important notes to remember before performing any work
1. Prior to performing any work, consult the Hyundai Warranty Database to determine if the vehicle is in the affected range and whether or not the procedure has already been performed.
2. To physically distinguish the 'NEW' DAB from the 'PREVIOUS' DAB, press the cover with both thumbs as shown above at a point approximately 20 mm (0.8 inch) below the 'H' logo. Previous DAB module covers will show an "I" shaped depression at the invisible tear seam, while the new DAB module will show a 'T' shaped depression. Please refer to all of the photos.
3. The new DAB cover module includes the black plastic air bag inflator opening shipping protection cover (A) and four inflator mounting nuts (B) only. It does not include the inflator. Therefore, the existing inflator must be reinstalled onto the new DAB cover module. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition cylinder.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Wait at least 30 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before proceeding.
3. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, remove the (2) covers from the left and right sides of the steering wheel. Take care not to scratch the covers and any of the surrounding trim.
4. Using a T40 Torx driver, remove the (2) driver air bag module mounting bolts.
Re-assembly tightening torque: 6 - 8 lb.ft.
5. Release the squib wiring harness from the harness retaining clip.
a. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, release the locking tab of the squib connectors and remove the connectors from the inflator.
Note that the connectors are both color coded and uniquely indexed to prevent cross-installation.
6. Using an 8 mm socket and driver, remove the (4) air bag inflator mounting nuts from the existing air bag module.
7. Remove the existing air bag inflator and save it for transfer to the new air bag cover module.
NOTE:
The existing air bag cover module must be scrapped. Refer to information in "Important notes to remember during installation" for directions.
8. Remove the black plastic air bag inflator opening shipping protection cover from the new DAB cover module and discard it.
9. Align the index hole on the inflator to the indexing mark on the new air bag cover module and attach it using the new supplied mounting nuts.
Re-assembly tightening torque: 5 - 7 lb.ft.
Note that the inflator can only be installed in the correct orientation.
10. To identify that the air bag cover module has been replaced, and that the inflator mounting nuts have the correct tightening torque, mark all four inflator mounting nuts with a paint pen.
11. Reconnect the two squib connectors and secure the squib wiring harness in the retaining clip. Install the new air bag module to the steering wheel in the reverse order of removal. Torque the air bag module mounting bolts to 6 - 8 lb.ft.
Important notes to remember during installation
1. Re-connect the green squib connector to the matching green socket and the purple squib connector to the matching purple socket. Both squib connectors are color coded and uniquely indexed to prevent cross-installation.
2. Engage the secondary pin lock after you have completely inserted the connector into the appropriate connector housing. A 'click" sound should be heard.
3. After all electrical connections have been made and the new DAB module has been installed, re-connect the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
4. Turn the ignition ON and confirm that the instrument panel air bag warning light turns OFF after approximately 6 seconds.
If the air bag warning light stays ON, erase any related trouble code using a scan tool. Then, re-check to confirm that the air bag warning light turns off. If it does not, the SRS system must be diagnosed by following the procedures in the appropriate Tucson shop manual.
The original Driver Air Bag cover module must be destroyed and scrapped:
To prevent reuse of the Driver Air Bag cover module that has been removed from the vehicle, drill a hole through the cover module as shown.
PROCEDURE COMPLETE
WARRANTY INFORMATION