Air Bag: Service and Repair

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

Exploded View SRS-42:

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.
- Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing.




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.

NOTE:
- 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.
- After installing the connector, make sure that the lock is pushed securely into it.

CAUTION:

- 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.

CAUTION:

- Fix the air bag module harness (shown as A in the figure) to the harness fixing hook (shown as B in the figure).
- Be careful not to damage the harness while installing.
- For installing the air bag module, tighten the TORX bolts (T 30).
- Tighten the special bolts after exactly adjusting the centers of fixing holes on the air bag module side and the steering wheel side. If the holes are misaligned, the bolt threads are damaged and the module is not installed securely.
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS-20, "SRS Operation Check". SRS Operation Check