Driver Air Bag Module

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation












REMOVAL


CAUTION:
- 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.
- Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
1.Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
2.Locate retaining clip access hole and insert suitable 4mm - 6mm blunt tool.
NOTE:
Do not use sharp edged objects such as screwdrivers to release driver air bag module from steering wheel, SRS components may be unintentionally damaged.





3.Press upward (toward center of steering wheel) on retaining clip until driver air bag module is released from steering wheel.
4.Lift the driver air bag module from the steering wheel.
5.Disconnect the driver air bag module and horn connectors, then remove the driver air bag module.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to "Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors".

CAUTION:
- 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.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or 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.

INSTALLATION

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