Driver Air Bag Module

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation

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.




2. Remove the right and left side special bolts (TORX bolts).
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 special bolts (TORX bolts).
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure no malfunction is detected. Refer to "SRS Operation Check" .