Removal And Installation

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE


Removal and Installation


WARNING:
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes or more.
- Always work from the side of air bag module. Never work in front of it.
- Never use the air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the side lids (LH/RH).





2. Remove the driver air bag module mounting TORX bolts (LH/RH) with TORX bit (A).
3. Pull out the driver air bag module assembly.





4. Disconnect the driver air bag module harness connector.

CAUTION:
- For installing/removing the driver air bag module harness connector, insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock and remove the connector.
- Install the connector with lock raised, and push lock into the connector.
- After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed securely into it.
5. Remove the driver air bag module.

CAUTION:





- Always place the driver air bag module with pad side facing upward.

Arrow: Upward






- Never impact the driver air bag module.
- Replace the driver air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the driver air bag module.
- Never disassemble the driver air bag module.
Never expose the driver air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90�C (194�F).
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- Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the driver air bag module.

INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Never use the old TORX bolts after removal, replace with the new TORX bolts.





- Fix the driver air bag module harness to the harness fixing hook (A).
- Never damage the harness while installing.
- Tighten the TORX bolts after completely adjusting the centers of fixing holes on the driver air bag module side and the steering wheel side. If the holes are misaligned, the bolt threads are damaged and the module is not installed securely.
- If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT. Scan Tool Testing and Procedures, "CONSULT-III
Function".
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.