Precautions for SRS ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONERº Service
+Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
+Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch ªOFFº, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3
minutes.
For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag and seat belt pre-
tensioner to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes have passed.
+Diagnosis sensor unit must always be installed with their arrow marks ªSº pointing towards the front of
the vehicle for proper operation. Also check diagnosis sensor unit for cracks, deformities or rust before
installation and replace as required.
+The spiral cable must be aligned with the neutral position since its rotations are limited. Do not attempt
to turn steering wheel or column after removal of steering gear.
+Handle air bag module carefully. Always place driver and passenger air bag modules with the pad side
facing upward and front side air bag modules (built-in type) with the stud bolt side facing down.
+Conduct self-diagnosis to check entire SRS for proper function after replacing any components.
+After air bag inflates, the front instrument panel assembly should be replaced if damaged.
Special Service Tools
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
KV99106400
Deployment tool
NT357
Disposing of air bag module
KV99105300
Air bag module bracket
NT354
Anchoring air bag module
HT61961000 and
HT62152000 combined
*Special torx bit
NT361
Use for special bolts
[TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T50)]
a: 3.5 (0.138) dia.
b: 8.5 - 8.6 (0.335 - 0.339) dia.
c: approx. 10 (0.39) sq.
Unit: mm (in)
KV99108300
Deployment tool adapters for
built-in type side air bag and
passenger air bag modules
NT780
KV99108200 (KV999R0020)
Deployment tool adapters for
seat belt pre-tensioner
NT721
*: Special tool or commercial equivalent
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
RS-1003
CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch OFF, dis-
connect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+Always work from the side of air bag module.
1. Remove lower lid from steering wheel, and disconnect air
bag module connector.
2. Remove side lid, ASCD steering switch and audio steering
switch (only on models for the Middle East). Using the
TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T50), remove left and
right special bolts. Air bag module can then be removed.
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.
+Replace air bag module if it has been dropped or sus-
tained an impact.
+Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures
exceeding 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. 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.
SBF811E
SBF812E
SRS161
SBF814E
SBF239F
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Removal Ð Driver Air Bag Module and
Spiral Cable (Cont'd)
RS-1010
