Installation
AIR BAG MODULES AND CLOCK SPRINGREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING: 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 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 in this manual.
Air Bag Module (Driver's Side) And Clock Spring:
Air Bag Module (Driver's Side) And Clock Spring Part 2:
Air Bag Module (Front Passenger's Side):
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
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 or MB991958, always turn the ignition, switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502or MB991958.
3. Connect scan tool MB991502 or MB991958 to the data link connector.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
5. Check DTCs using scan tool MB991502 or MB991958 to ensure entire SRS operates properly. Confirm that no DTCs other than 24 and 21 are set.
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 the "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.
1. Align the mating marks of the clock spring.
Turn the clock spring clockwise fully. Then turn it back approximately 3-3/4 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.
2. Turn the front wheels to the straight-ahead position. Then install the clock spring to the column switch.
]]C[[ STEERING WHEEL-DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing the steering wheel, and air bag module ensure that the harness of the clock spring does not become caught or tangled.
1. Before installing the steering wheel, and air bag module 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.
]]D[[ POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
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 go out?
4. If yes, the SRS system is functioning properly. If no, refer to SRS Warning Light Check