Air Bag Module (Driver Side)

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and keep secure from battery.

CAUTION: Wait at least 30 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work.

2. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.

3. Unscrew the airbag module mounting bolts using a hexagonal wrench and remove driver airbag module.

CAUTION:
- Turn the front wheel to the straight-ahead position when removing/installing the Driver Airbag or Clockspring.
- Prior to installing the clock spring, set the clockspring on "NEUTRAL" position (Refer to "clockspring" section), 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 completely rotate during a turn, or the flat cable within the clock spring may be broken obstructing normal operation of the SRS and possibly leading to serious injury to the vehicle's driver.
- 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 if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is 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 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 handing an air bag that has been deployed.
- An undeployed air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures mentioned in the restraints section.





- When you disconnect the air bag module-clock spring connector, take care not to apply excessive force.
- The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place.




4. Remove the drive airbag module connector.

CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.




5. Remove the steering wheel using SST (09561-11001).

CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel. Doing so may damage the collapsible column mechanism.




6. After removing the screws (3) and remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.




7. When disconnecting the clockspring-connector from the airbag module, pull the airbag's lock-connector outward to spread it open.

CAUTION: When disconnecting the airbag module-clock spring connector, take care not to apply excessive force to it.

INSTALLATION

1. Installation procedure is reverse order of REMOVAL.