Air Bag Module (Driver Side)

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Turn the front wheel to the straight-ahead position when removing/installing the Driver Air bag or Clockspring.
- Prior to installing the clockspring, set the clockspring on NEUTRAL position and after turning the front wheels to the straight-ahead position, install the clockspring to the column switch. If the mating mark of the clockspring is not properly aligned, the steering wheel may not completely rotate during a turn, or the flat cable within the clockspring may be broken obstructing normal operation of the SRS and possibly leading to serious injury to the vehicle's driver.
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the airbag module or clockspring. If faulty, replace it.
- Do not drop the airbag module or clockspring or allow contact with water, grease or oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
- The airbag module should be stored on a flat surface and placed so that the pad surface is facing upward. Do not place anything on top of it.
- Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures over 93 °C (200 °F).
- After deployment of an airbag, replace the clockspring with a new one.
- Wear gloves and safety glasses when handing an air bag that has been deployed.
- An undeployed airbag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures mentioned in the restraints.
- When you disconnect the air bag module-clockspring connector, take care not to apply excessive force.
- The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place.




1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
2. Remove ignition key from the vehicle.




3. Remove the side protect cover of steering wheel and airbag module mounting bolts using a hexagonal wrench.




4. Remove the drive airbag module connector.

WARNING: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover face up.




5. Remove the steering wheel using SST (09561-11002).

WARNING: Do not hammer on the steering wheel. Doing so may damage the collapsible column mechanism.




6. Remove the steering column the few and high cover.




7. When disconnecting the connector of the clock spring from the airbag module, pull the airbag's lock toward the outer side to spread it open.

WARNING: When disconnecting the airbag module-clock spring connector, take care not to apply excessive force to it.