Removal
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):
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[[A]] 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.
[[B]] COVER REMOVAL
Insert the special tool MB990784 as shown in the illustration to remove the cover.
[[C]] STEERING WHEEL-DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
WARNING: The air bag module must not be measured with such equipment as an ohmmeter, nor disassembled.
The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the deployment surface facing up.
1. By sliding the A section (in the figure) of the air bag module connector in the arrow direction, disconnect the connector.
2. Insert the hexagonal bit socket into the arrow section in the figure. Completely loosen the bolt, and then remove the steering wheel air bag module assembly.
NOTE: Use a hexagonal bit socket or a hexagonal wrench having an effective length of 75 mm (0.2 inches) or more in the hexagonal section and diameter of 8 mm or more.
[[D]] CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL
WARNING: The removed clock spring should be stored in a clean, dry place.
[[E]] AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL (FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE)
WARNING: When the passenger's air bag module is removed, do not damage the engagement of the pawls.
The removed passenger's air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the deployment surface facing up.
Insert the screwdriver (-) into the position specified in the figure and lift the screwdriver upward to release the pawls engaged, and then remove the passenger's air bag module.