Driver Air Bag Module

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Before servicing SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
- Always work from the side of driver air bag module.

1. Remove the side lids (LH/RH).




2. Using Tamper resistant TORX bit (T30), remove the TORX bolts (T30) at right and left.
3. Disconnect the steering wheel switch sub-harness connector.




4. Disconnect the air bag harness connector, and remove the driver air bag module.

CAUTION:
- For installing / removing driver air bag module connector, insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock and remove connector.
- Install connector with lock raised, and push lock into connector.

CAUTION:
- Always work from the side of driver air bag module.




- Always place driver air bag module with pad side facing upward.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into driver air bag module.
- Do not disassemble driver air bag module.
- Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new bolts.




- Do not expose the driver air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 °C (194 °F).
- Replace driver 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 front passenger air bag module.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
- For installing the air bag module, tighten the TORX bolts (T30).
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS-21, "SRS Operation Check".