Passenger Airbag
AIR BAG MODULE(S) AND CLOCK SPRINGWARNING:
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag modules or clock spring. If faulty, replace it.
- Do not drop the air bag modules or clock spring or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
- The air bag modules should be stored on a flat surface is facing upward. Do not place anything on top of it.
- Do not expose the air bag modules to temperatures over 93 °C (200 °F).
- After deployment of an air bag, replace the clock spring with a new one.
- Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling air bags that have already deployed.
- An undeployed air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures.
Air Bag Module (Front Passenger's Side):
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<>NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION
DANGER: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag(s) deployment.
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CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel. Doing so may damage the collapsible column mechanism.
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WARNING: The removed clock spring should be stored in a clean, dry place.
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WARNING: The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
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WARNING: Dispose of air bag modules only according to the specified procedure.
1. When installing the new air bag modules and clock spring, refer to "INSPECTION."
2. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition, switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
3. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
5. Conduct diagnostic test using scan tool MB991502 to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
DANGER: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING
6. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bags deployment.
>>B<<CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION
WARNING: Ensure that the clock spring's mating marks are properly aligned. If not, the steering wheel may not rotate completely during a turn, or the flat cable in the clock spring could be damaged. This would prevent normal SRS operation and possibly cause serious injury to the driver.
Align the mating marks of the clock spring. Turn the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. Then install the clock spring to the column switch.
Turn the clock spring clockwise fully. Then turn it back approximately 3 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.
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CAUTION: When installing the steering wheel, ensure that the harness of the clock spring does not become caught or tangled.
1. Before installing the steering wheel, turn the vehicle's front wheels to the straight-ahead position and align the mating marks of the clock spring.
2. After securing the steering wheel, turn the steering wheel all the way in both directions to confirm that the steering wheel rotation is normal.
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1. Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Does the "SRS" warning light illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and then remain off for at least five seconds after turning "OFF"?.
4. If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If no, refer to Trouble Code Descriptions.