Airbag Module - Driver's

Airbag Module - Driver's


WARNING: All the airbag system components, including the wiring harness, MUST be renewed after the airbags have deployed.


Remove
1. Turn steering wheel 90° from horizontal.
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Disconnect battery negative '-' and then the positive '+' lead.


CAUTION: Always disconnect both leads.

Under Dash Panel:

4. Release 2 turnbuckles and remove dash lower panel.







5. Disconnect airbag harness connector from yellow airbag column harness.

Air Bag Module Mounting Screws:

6. Use special socket, unscrew 2 tamper-proof Resistorx screws securing airbag module to steering wheel.
7. Release airbag module from steering wheel.


CAUTION: Do not allow the airbag module to hang by the airbag harness.







8. Disconnect harness connector from airbag module.
9. Remove airbag module.


CAUTION: Store the airbag module in accordance with the storage procedures outlined in Description and Operation.


NOTE: If airbag module is to be replaced the serial numbers must be recorded in the vehicle service record.


Refit
10. Reverse removal procedure.
11. Connect harness connector to airbag module with harness downwards (as shown at 8).
12. Position airbag module on steering wheel and engage retained screws. Use special socket to tighten screws to 8 Nm.


CAUTION: Take care not to cross thread screws.


13. Check Supplementary Restraint System using Testbook.