Removal

REMOVAL

Removal - Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable:

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

Removal - Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable:

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

Removal - Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable:

2. Remove side lids. Using the TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T50), remove left and right special bolts. Air bag module can then be removed.

Removal - Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable:

CAUTION:
^ Always place air bag module with pad side 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.

Removal - Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable:

^ Replace air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
^ 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.

Removal - Air Bag Module And Spiral Cable:

3. Set steering wheel in the neutral position.
4. Disconnect horn connector and remove nuts.
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 cover.
7. Disconnect connectors and remove the four screws. The spiral cable can then be removed.

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