Driver Side

AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

WARNING: STORE REMOVED AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WITH THE PAD SURFACE UP, IF THE AIRBAG IS IMPROPERLY STORED FACE DOWN, ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT COULD PROPEL THE UNIT WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

CAUTION:
- Do not install used SRS parts from another car. When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
- Carefully inspect the airbag assembly before you install it. Do not install an airbag assembly that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
- Always keep the short connector(s) (RED) on the airbag(s) when the harness is disconnected.
- Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag assembly.

NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before disconnecting the battery cables.

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.
2. Connect the short connector(s) (RED) to the airbag side of the connector(s):

- Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then remove the short connector (RED) from the panel.





- Disconnect the 3-P connector between the driver's airbag and cable reel, then connect the short connector (RED) to the airbag side of the connector.

3. Remove the airbag.





- Remove the two TORX bolts using a TORX T30 bit, then remove the driver's airbag assembly.

INSTALLATION

4. Install the new airbag.





- Place the driver's airbag assembly in the steering wheel, and secure it with new TORX bolts.

5. Remove and properly store the short connector(s), then reconnect the airbag connector(s).





- Remove the short connector (RED) from the driver's airbag connector, then connect the airbag 3-P connector to the cable reel 3-P connector.
- Attach the short connector (RED) to the access panel, then reinstall the panel on the steering wheel.

6. Connect the battery positive cable, then the negative cable.
7. After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition ON (II): The instrument panel SRS indicator light should come on for about six seconds and then go off.
- Make sure both horn buttons work.
- Take a test drive and make sure the cruise control set/resume switch works.

8. Enter the code number to restore radio operation.