With Air Bag

Prior to removing the multifunction switch assembly equipped with air bag, be careful to keep following items.












CAUTION:
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the air bag module or clock spring. If faulty, replace it.
- Do not drop the air bag module or clock spring or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust are detected.
- The air bag module should be stored on a flat surface and placed so that the pad surface is facing upward. Do not place anything on top of it.
- Do not expose the air bag module to temperature 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 an air bag that has already deployed.
- An undeployed air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures.
- When you disconnect the air bag module-clock spring connector, take care not to apply excessive force to it.
- The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place.
- Prior to installing the clock spring, align the mating mark and 'NEUTRAL" position indicator of the clock spring, and, after turning the front wheels to the straight-ahead position, install the clock spring to the column switch. If the mating mark of the clock spring is not properly aligned, the steering wheel may not be completely rotational during a turn, or the flat cable within the clock spring may be severed, obstructing normal operation of the SRS and possibly leading serious injury to the vehicle's driver. To inspect clock spring, refer to air bag group.


1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

NOTE: Prior to doing any further work after disconnection of the battery cable, wait at least 30 seconds.




2. Remove the air bag module mounting nuts (4EA) using a socket wrench.




3. Disconnect the horn connector and the air bag module connector using flat blade screwdriver, and remove the air bag module using flat blade screwdriver and remove the air bag module.




4. Remove the steering wheel mounting nut using a socket wrench and the steering wheel.




5. Remove the steering column upper shroud using a flat blade screwdriver and the steering column lower shroud by removing the mounting screws as shown in the illustration.




6. Remove the multifunction switch assembly mounting screws (3EA) and multifunction switch assembly after removal of the connectors.
7. Installation is the reverse order of removal procedure.