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.
+Replace air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained
an impact.
+Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceed-
ing 90ÉC (194ÉF).
+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 horn connector and remove nuts.
5. 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. Remove four screws securing the spiral cable. Unlock the spi-
ral cable connector. Then disconnect the spiral cable connec-
tor. The spiral cable can then be removed.
CAUTION:
+Do not attempt to disassemble spiral cable.
+Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
Removal Ð Front Passenger Air Bag Module
CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait for at least 3 minutes.
+Always work from the side of or under air bag module.
1. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to ``INSTRUMENT PANEL''
in BT section for details.
MRS120A
SBF814E
SBF239F
SRS384
SRS456
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Removal Ð Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
(Cont'd)
RS-14
2. Remove clips securing in¯ator connector.
3. Disconnect in¯ator connector from body harness air bag con-
nector.
4. Remove the nuts and special bolts using the TAMPER RESIS-
TANT TORX (Size T50) from front passenger air bag module.
Take out the air bag module from the instrument panel.
+The air bag module is heavy and should be supported using
bolt hands during removal.
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 coated bolts.
+Do not insert foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag
module connector.
+Do not use a circuit tester to check the air bag module
harness connector.
+Replace air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained
an impact.
+Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceed-
ing 90ÉC (194ÉF).
+Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with
the air bag module.
SRS457
SBF579H
SBF814E
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Removal Ð Front Passenger Air Bag Module
(Cont'd)
RS-15
