Driver Air Bag Module

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE


Removal and Installation







WARNING:
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes or more.
- Always work from the side of air bag module. Never work from the front of it.
- Never use air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the side lids (LH/RH).
2. Remove the TORX bolt (LH/RH) from the steering wheel lower side using TORX bit.
3. Pull out the driver air bag module.
4. Disconnect the driver air bag harness connector.

CAUTION:
- For installing/removing driver air bag harness 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, check that the lock is pushed securely into it.
5. Remove the screws then remove the steering switch.

CAUTION:
- Always place the driver air bag module with pad side facing upward.





- Never impact the driver air bag module.
- Replace the driver air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
� Never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into driver air bag module.
� Never disassemble the driver air bag module.
Never expose the driver air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90�C (194 �F).
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� Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the driver air bag module.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Never use the old TORX bolts after removal, replace with the new bolts.





- Fix the air bag module harness (shown as A in the figure) to the harness fixing hook (shown as B in the figure).
- Never damage the harness while installing.
- Tighten the TORX bolts after completely adjusting the centers of fixing holes on the driver 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.
- If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT�III. Refer to Diagnosis System (Airbag).
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.