Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the steering wheel low cover cap.
3. Remove the driver airbag module mounting bolts(2EA).




4. Remove the wiring fixing clip(A) and disconnect airbag module connector (B).




5. Disconnect the horn connector.
6. Separate the airbag module from the steering wheel.

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

7. Remove the steering wheel and steering wheel column cover.
8. Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring.






Installation

1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
3. Connect the clock spring harness connector and horn harness connector to the clock spring.
4. Set the center position by getting marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. Make an array the mark (>◀) by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and then 2 revolutions counterclockwise.




5. Install the steering wheel column cover and the steering wheel.
6. Connect the Driver Airbag (DAB) module connector and horn connector, and then install the Driver Airbag (DAB) module on the steering wheel.
7. Secure the Driver Airbag (DAB) with the new mounting bolts.

Tightening torque
: 7.8 - 10.8 Nm (0.8 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.0 lb.ft)





8. Connect the battery negative cable.
9. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation:
A. Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.
B. Make sure horn button works.