Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
- Always work from the side of an air bag module.




1. Remove lower lid from steering wheel and disconnect driver air bag module connector.




2. Remove side lids, steering wheel audio control switches and ASCD steering switch. Remove hex head bolts. Air bag module can then be removed.






CAUTION:
- Always place air bag module with air bag lid surface facing upward.
- Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module.
- The special bolts are coated with bonding agent. Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new ones.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module connector.




- Do not drop or impact air bag module. If any portion is deformed or cracked, replace the module.
- Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 °C (194 °F).
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the air bag module.




3. Set steering wheel in the neutral position.
4. Disconnect spiral cable connector from steering wheel sub-harness and remove nut.
5. Remove dynamic damper; then using steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel. Be careful not to over-tighten puller bolt on steering wheel.

CAUTION: Do not tap or bump the steering wheel.

6. Remove steering column covers, instrument panel lower LH and knee protector.
7. Disconnect spiral cable connector from air bag harness.




8. Remove the four spiral cable retaining screws. Remove the spiral cable.

CAUTION:
- Do not attempt to disassemble spiral cable.
- Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.

INSTALLATION




1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Align the turn signal cancel tab with the notch of the combination switch as shown.




3. Rotate the spiral cable fully clockwise until tight.
4. Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise approximately 2.25 turns and align white pin with arrow on housing.
- When the spiral cable is centered, white pin is aligned with arrow on housing and yellow wheel shows in window.

CAUTION:
- The spiral cable may snap during steering operation if the spiral cable is installed in an improper position.
- Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counter-clockwise approximately 2.25 turns. Always perform SRS self-diagnosis after installing the air bag module. Refer to "SRS Operation Check". [1][2]Component Tests and General Diagnostics

5. Connect spiral cable to air bag harness and tighten screws. Install steering column covers.




6. Install steering wheel, setting spiral cable pin guide, and pull spiral cable connectors through.
7. Install dynamic damper.
8. Tighten steering wheel nut.
With Tightening Torque : 29 - 39 N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)




9. Position driver air bag module and install two new hex head bolts.
10. Connect driver air bag module connector.
11. Install all lids and steering switches.
12. Connect both battery cables.
13. Conduct self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly. (Use CONSULT-II or "AIR BAG" warning lamp check.) Turn the steering wheel fully to the right and left to check that the spiral cable is set in the neutral position.
14. If "AIR BAG" warning lamp blinks (in User mode), it shows the spiral cable may be snapped due to its improper position. Perform self-diagnosis again. (Use CONSULT-II or "AIR BAG" warning lamp check.) If a malfunction is detected, replace the spiral cable with a new one.

NOTE: After replacement, perform self-diagnosis for SRS. Refer to "SRS Operation Check". [1][2]Component Tests and General Diagnostics