Driver Air Bag Module

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.

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

CAUTION:
- Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
- Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect
SRS component connectors. If a driver air bag direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the spiral cable must be replaced.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
- Do not disassemble air bag module.
- Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90�C (194�F).

- Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the air bag module.
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
2. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

3. Remove the covers RH/LH and the driver air bag module tamper proof bolts RH/LH (A).

4. Lift driver air bag module away from steering wheel. Disconnect driver air bag module connectors (1) and spiral cable connector
(2).

- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors.

5. Disconnect horn connector (1) and release harness from clips
(2).
6. If equipped, remove the steering wheel switch screws (A) and release the tabs (3) from the driver air bag module.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors.
- If driver air bag module is being replaced due to deployment, spiral cable must also be replaced. Service and Repair.
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.