2004 ISUZU TF SERIES warning

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9A-23

5. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from yellow –
green and yellow – black wire lead of the
connector.
6. Cut two 900 cm (30 feet) deployment wires from
0.8 mm
2 (18 gauge) or thicker multi–strand wire.
These wires will be used to fabricate the drive
r
deployment harness.
7. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from both ends
of the wires cut in the previous step.
8. Short the wires by twisting together one end from
each. Deployment wires shall remain shorted and
not be connected to a power source until the ai
r
bag is to be deployed.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES
IN THE ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER CONNECT
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO ANY POWER SOURCE
BEFORE CONNECTING DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO
THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY LEADS. DEPLOYMENT
WIRES SHALL REMAIN SHORTED AND BE NOT
CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE
AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AI
R
BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED
TO IT. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT
THIS ENTIRE DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL
PROCEDURE.
9. Twist together one connector wire lead to one
deployment wire. The connection should be
mechanically secure.
10. Bend twisted connection made in the previous step
flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate
and secure.
11. Twist together, bend and tape the remaining
connector wire lead to the remaining deploymen
t
wire.
12. Connect the deployment harness to the driver ai
r
bag assembly, yellow connector at the base of the
steering column. Route deployment harness ou
t
the driver side of the vehicle.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE
DEPLOYED.
THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY
DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE
IS CONNECTED TO IT.
Connecting the deployment wires to the powe
r
source should always be the final step in the air
bag assembly deployment procedure.
Failure to follow procedures in the order listed
could result in personal injury.
13. Disconnect passenger air bag assembly, yello
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connector located behind glove box assembly.

14.Cut the passenger air bag assembly harness
connector from the vehicle leaving at least 15 cm
(six inches) of wire at the connector.
15. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from blue–
white and pink–blue wire lead of the connector.
16. Cut two 900 cm (30 feet) deployment wires from
0.8 mm
2 (18 gauge) or thicker multi–strand wire.
These wires will be used to fabricate the
passenger deployment harness.
17. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from both ends
of the wires cut in the previous step.
18. Short the wires by twisting together one end from
each. Deployment wires shall remain shorted and
not be connected to a power source until the ai
r
bag is to be deployed.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES
IN THE ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER CONNECT
DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO ANY POWER SOURCE
BEFORE CONNECTING DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO
THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY LEADS. DEPLOYMENT
WIRES SHALL REMAIN SHORTED AND NOT BE
CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE
AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AI
R
BAG WHEN A POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED
TO IT. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT
THIS ENTIRE DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL
PROCEDURE.
19. Twist together one connector wire lead to one
deployment wire. The connection should be
mechanically secure.
20. Bend twisted connection made in the previous step
flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate
and secure.
21. Twist together, bend and tape the remaining
connector wire lead to the remaining deployment
wire.
22. Connect the deployment harness to the passenge
r
air bag assembly, yellow connector located behind
the glove box assembly. Route deployment
harness out the passenger side of the vehicle.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
PO
WER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE
DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL
IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A
POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT.
CONNECTING THE DEPLOYMENT WIRES
SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FINAL STEP IN THE
AIR BAG ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE
ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.

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23. Verify that the inside of the vehicle and the area
surrounding the vehicle are clear of all people and
loose or flammable objects.
24. Stretch the driver and passenger deploymen
t
harness to their full length.
25. Completely cover windshield area and front doo
r
window openings with a drop cloth, blanket or
similar item. This reduces the possibility of injury
due to possible fragmentation of the vehicle's
glass or interior.
26. Notify all people in the immediate area that you
intend to deploy the air bags. The deployment will
be accompanied by a substantial noise which ma
y
startle the uninformed.
27. Separate the two ends of the driver deploymen
t
harness wires.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE
DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL
IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A
POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT.
CONNECTING THE DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE
POWER SOURCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE
FINAL STEP IN THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED
COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: When the air bag deploys, the rapid gas
expansion will create a substantial noise. Notify all
people in the immediate area that you intend to deplo
y
the air bags.
28. Connect the driver deployment harness wires to a
power source to immediately deploy the driver ai
r
bag assembly. Recommended application: 12
volts minimum, 2 amps minimum. A vehicle
battery is suggested.
29. Separate the two ends of the passenge
r
deployment harness wires.
WARNING: DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN
SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE AIR BAG IS TO BE
DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL
IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A
POWER SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT.
CONNECTING THE DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE
POWER SOURCE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE
FINAL STEP IN THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED
COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

30.Connect the passenger deployment harness wires
to a power source to immediately deploy the
passenger air bag assembly. Recommended
application: 12 volts minimum, 2 amps minimum.
A vehicle battery is suggested.(Driver air bag
assembly) Put on a pair of shop gloves and safet
y
glasses to protect your hands and eyes from
possible irritation and heat when handling the
deployed air bag assembly. After an air bag
assembly has been deployed, the surface of the
air bag may contain a powdery residue. This
powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to
lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by products o
f
the chemical reaction. Sodium hydroxide dust
(similar to 30. lye soap) is produced as a b
y
product of the deployment reaction. The sodium
hydroxide then quickly reacts with atmospheric
moisture and is converted to sodium carbonate
and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore,
it is unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be present
after deployment.(Passenger air bag assembly)
The passenger inflator requires no special
precaution after deployment. 95% of the
particulate emission are potassium chloride (KLC),
which is commonly sold as an edible salt-
substitutes. even if water is applied. Post
deployment products are relatively pH neutral.
Disposing the inflator by burying it in a landfill will
not products any hazardous products. As with an
y
dusty environment, safety goggles, dust mask and
gloves should be worn.
WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AI
R
BAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE
METAL SURFACES OF THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
WILL BE VERY HOT. ALLOW THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE HANDLING ANY
METAL PORTION OF IT. DO NOT PLACE THE
HOT DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY NEAR ANY
FLAMMABLE OBJECTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN FIRE O
R
PERSONAL INJURY.
After an air bag assembly has been deployed, the
metal canister and surrounding areas of the ai
r
bag assembly will be very hot. Do not touch the
metal areas of the air bag assembly for about 30
minutes after deployment. If the deployed air bag
assembly must be moved before it is cool, wea
r
gloves and handle by the air bag or trim cover.
31. Short the driver deployment harness wires b
y
twisting together one end from each. Repeat this
procedure for the passenger deployment harness.
32. Carefully remove drop cloth from vehicle and clean
off any fragments or discard drop cloth entirely.
33. Disconnect driver deployment harness and
passenger deployment harness from vehicle and
discard.

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34.In the unlikely event that either or both of the air
bag assemblies did not deploy after following
these procedures, proceed immediately with Steps
36 through 37. If the air bag assembly deployed,
proceed to step 35.
35. With both air bags deployed, the vehicle may be
scrapped in the same manner as a non–SRS
equipped vehicle.
NOTE: The remaining steps are to be followed in the
unlikely event that the air bag assembly did not deplo
y
after following these procedures.
36. Remove the undeployed air bag assembly (s) from
the vehicle. For driver air bag assembly refer to in
the “Drive Air Bag Assembly Removal“in this
manual. For passenger air bag assembly refer to
in the “Passenger Air Bag Assembly Removal” in
this manual.
WARNING: WHEN STORING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY OR WHEN LEAVING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY UNATTENDED ON A BENCH O
R
OTHER SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE THE BAG AND
TRIM COVER UP, AWAY FROM THE SURFACE.
THIS IS NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE SPACE IS
PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND
IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
37. Temporarily store the air bag assembly with the ai
r
bag opening facing up, away from the surface
upon which it rests.

Deployed Air Bag Assembly Handling
Put on a pair of shop gloves and safety glasses to
protect your hands and eyes from possible irritation
and heat when handling the deployed air bag
assembly.
After the air bag assembly has been deployed, the
surface of the air bag may contain a powdery residue.
This powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to
lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by products of the
chemical reaction. Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to
lye soap) is produced as a by product of the
deployment reaction. The sodium hydroxide then
quickly reacts with atmospheric moisture and is
converted to sodium carbonate and sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda). Therefore, it is unlikely
that sodium hydroxide will be present after
deployment.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9A-27

Service Precautions for SRS
Component Service
CAUTION: When fasteners are removed, always
reinstall them at the same location from which
they were removed. If a fastener needs to be
replaced, use the correct part number fastener fo
r
that application. If the correct part number
fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size
and strength (or stronger) may be used. fasteners
that are not reused, and those requiring thread
locking compound will be called out. The correct
torque value must be used when installing
fasteners that require it. If the above conditions
are not followed, parts or system damage could
result.
WARNING: WHEN PERFORMING SERVICE ON O
R
AROUND SRS COMPONENTS OR SRS WIRING,
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW TO
TEMPORARILY DISABLE THE SRS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN
POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL
INJURY OR OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS
REPAIRS.
The SRS control unit in Driver–Passenger SRS can
maintain sufficient voltage to cause a deployment for
up to 15 seconds after the ignition switch is turned
“OFF,” the battery is disconnected, or the fuse
powering the SRS control unit is removed.
Many of the service procedures require removal of the
“SRS” fuse, and disconnection of the air bag assembly
from the deployment loop to avoid an accidental
deployment. If the air bag assembly is disconnected
from the deployment loop as noted in the “Disabling
the SRS” procedure that follows, service can begin
immediately without waiting for the 15 second time
period to expire.

Disabling The SRS
Removal
Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” and turn the steering
wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight
ahead.
1. Remove SRS fuse “SRS” from left dash side lowe
r
fuse block or disconnect battery.
2. Disconnect yellow connector at the base o
f
steering column.
3. Remove glove box assembly; Refer to “Passenge
r
air bag assembly replacement” in this section.
4. Disconnect passenger air bag assembly yello
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connector behind the glove box assembly.
CAUTION: With the “SRS” fuse removed and
ignition switch “ON,” the “AIR BAG” warning lamp
will be “ON.” This is normal operation and does
not indicate an SRS malfunction.
Enabling The SRS
Installation
Turn ignition switch to “LOCK” and remove key.
1. Connect yellow connector passenger air bag
assembly.
2. Install glove box assembly. Refer to “Passenge
r
Air Bag Assembly Replacement” in this section.
3. Connect yellow connector at the base of the
steering column.
4. Install “AIR BAG” fuse “SRS” to left dash side
lower fuse block or connect battery.
Turn ignition switch to “ON” and verify that the “AIR
BAG” warning lamp flashes seven times and then
turns “OFF.” If it does not operate as described,
perform the “SRS Diagnostic System Check” in this
section.

Handling / Installation / Diagnosis
1. Air bag assembly should not be subjected to
temperatures above 65

C (150

F).
2. Air bag assembly, and SRS control unit should not
be used if they have been dropped from a height
of 100 centimeters (3.28 feet) or more.
3. When a SRS control unit is replaced, it must be
oriented with the arrow on the SRS control unit
pointing toward the front of the vehicle. It is ver
y
important for the SRS control unit to be located flat
on the mounting surface, parallel to the vehicle
datum line. It is important that the SRS control unit
mounting surface is free of any dirt or other foreign
material.
4. Do not apply power to the SRS unless all
components are connected or a diagnostic chart
requests it, as this will set a diagnostic trouble
code.
5. The “SRS Diagnostic System Check” must be the
starting point of any SRS diagnostics. The “SRS
Diagnostic System Check” will verify proper “AIR
BAG” warning lamp operation and will lead you to
the correct chart to diagnose any SRS
malfunctions. Bypassing these procedures ma
y
result in extended diagnostic time, incorrect
diagnosis, and incorrect parts replacements.

Inspections Required After An Accident
CAUTION: Certain SRS components must be
replaced after a frontal crash involving air bag
deployment.
In all types of accidents regardless of “Air Bag”
deployment, visually inspect all of the following
components and replace as required:

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SRS Control Unit
5. Remove the three SRS control unit fixing bolts and
remove SRS control unit.


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Legent
(1) SRS control unit
(2) SRS Harness
(3) Connector Position Assurance

Service Precautions
WARNING: DURING SERVICE PROCEDURES, BE
VERY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING SRS control
unit. NEVER STRIKE OR JAR SRS control unit.
UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, IT COULD
CAUSE DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR IMPROPER OPERATION
OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) . SRS control unit MOUNTING BRACKET
BOLTS MUST BE CAREFULLY TORQUED TO
ASSURE PROPER OPERATION. NEVER POWE
R
UP THE SRS WHEN SRS control unit IS NOT
RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE SRS
control unit COULD BE ACTIVATED WHEN
POWERED WHILE NOT RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO
THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE
DEPLOYMENT AND RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
WARNING: PROPER OPERATION OF THE SRS
CONTROL UNIT REQUIRES THE SRS CONTROL
UNIT TO BE RIGIDLY ATTACHED TO THE
VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND THAT THE ARROW
ON THE SENSOR BE POINTING TOWARD THE
FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.
SRS control unit is specifically calibrated and is keyed
to the SRS control unit location SRS wiring harness.
Caution should be used to ensure proper location of
the SRS control unit. The keying of the SRS control
unit to its location and wiring harness connectors
should never be modified in the field.

Removal
1. Disable the SRS (Refer to “Disabling the SRS” in
this section).
2. Remove the transmission knob (for M/T) and
transfer lever knob.
3. Remove the front console assembly and
disconnect wiring harness connector.
4. Pull CPA (Connector Position Assurance) out and
push connector lock down to disconnect the SRS
control unit harness connector.

Installation
1. Install the SRS control unit on bracket and fixing
bolts and tighten the fixing bolts to the specified
torque.
Torque: 7




2 N
 m (0.7




0.2 kg
 m/61 lb in)
2. Connect the SRS control unit harness connecto
r
and after that, put CPA into connector.
3. Install the front console.
4. Install the transmission knob (for M/T) and transfe
r
lever knob.

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Driver Air Bag Assembly
Service Precautions
WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AI
R
BAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY SURFACE MAY CONTAIN A
SMALL AMOUNT OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A BY–
PRODUCT OF THE DEPLOYMENT REACTION,
THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN AND EYES.
MOST OF THE POWER ON THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY IS HARMLESS. AS A PRECAUTION,
WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN
HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY,
AND WASH YOUR HANDS WITH MILD SOAP AND
WATER AFTERWARDS.
WARNING: WHEN CARRYING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE THE BAG AND TRIM
COVER ARE POINTED AWAY FROM YOU. NEVE
R
CARRY AIR BAG ASSEMBLY BY THE WIRES OR
CONNECTOR ON THE UNDERSIDE OF MODULE.
IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT,
THE BAG WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH MINIMAL
CHANCE OF INJURY. WHEN PLACING ALIVE AI
R
BAG ASSEMBLY ON A BENCH OR OTHER
SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE BAG AND TRIM COVER
UP, AWAY FROM THE SURFACE. NEVER REST A
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY ON THE
STEERING WHEEL WITH THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY FACE DOWN AND COLUMN
VERTICAL. THIS IS NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE
SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT
OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE,
PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
NOTE: In the event deployment has occurred, inspec
t
coil assembly wire for any signs of scorching, melting
or any other damage due to excessive heat. If the coil
has been damaged, replace it.

Removal
1. Disable the SRS (Refer to “Disabling the SRS” in
this section).



2. Check the both side hole of the steering cover.
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3. Check the position of the pins in a hole. Push the
pin in the direction of an arrow.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 9A-35

Steering Wheel
Service Precautions
WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AI
R
BAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY SURFACE MAY CONTAIN A
SMALL AMOUNT OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A BY–
PRODUCT OF THE DEPLOYMENT REACTION,
THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN AND EYES.
MOST OF THE POWER ON THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY IS HARMLESS. AS A PRECAUTION,
WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN
HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY,
AND WASH YOUR HANDS WITH MILD SOAP AND
WATER AFTERWARDS.
WARNING: WHEN CARRYING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE THE BAG AND TRIM
COVER ARE POINTED AWAY FROM YOU. NEVE
R
CARRY AIR BAG ASSEMBLY BY THE WIRES O
R
CONNECTOR ON THE UNDERSIDE OF MODULE.
IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT,
THE BAG WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH MINIMAL
CHANCE OF INJURY. WHEN PLACING ALIVE AI
R
BAG ASSEMBLY ON A BENCH OR OTHER
SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE BAG AND RIM COVER
UP, AWAY FROM THE SURFACE. NEVER REST A
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY ON THE
STEERING WHEEL WITH THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY FACE DOWN AND COLUMN
VERTICAL. THIS IS NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE
SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT
OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE,
PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
In the event deployment has occurred, inspect coil
assembly wire for any signs of scorching, melting o
r
any other damage due to excessive heat. If the coil
has been damaged, replace it.

Removal
1. Remove the SRS air bag assembly. (Refer to
“Driver Air Bag Assembly” in this section)

2. Remove steering wheel attachment nut.

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3. Apply a setting mark across the steering wheel
and shaft so parts can be reassembled in thei
r
original position.
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4. Move the tires to the straight ahead position before
removing the steering wheel. Install steering wheel
puller onto steering wheel and remove steering
wheel with 5-8521-0016-0.
5. Feed wiring through the wheel and remove wheel.
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel
in direction of the shaft by using a hammer o
r
other impact tools in an attempt to remove the
steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as
an energy absorbing unit.

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SRS Coil Assembly
Service Precautions
WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AI
R
BAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY SURFACE MAY CONTAIN A
SMALL AMOUNT OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A BY–
PRODUCT OF THE DEPLOYMENT REACTION,
THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN AND EYES.
MOST OF THE POWER ON THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY IS HARMLESS. AS A PRECAUTION,
WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN
HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY,
AND WASH YOUR HANDS WITH MILD SOAP AND
WATER AFTERWARDS.
WARNING: WHEN CARRYING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE THE BAG AND TRIM
COVER ARE POINTED AWAY FROM YOU. NEVE
R
CARRY AIR BAG ASSEMBLY BY THE WIRES OR
CONNECTOR ON THE UNDERSIDE OF MODULE.
IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT,
THE BAG WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH MINIMAL
CHANCE OF INJURY. WHEN PLACING ALIVE AI
R
BAG ASSEMBLY ON A BENCH OR OTHER
SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE BAG AND RIM COVER
UP, AWAY FROM THE SURFACE. NEVER REST A
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY ON THE
STEERING WHEEL WITH THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY FACE DOWN AND COLUMN
VERTICAL. THIS IS NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE
SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT
OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE,
PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
NOTE: In the event deployment has occurred, inspec
t
coil assembly wire for any signs of scorching, melting
or any other damage due to excessive heat. If the coil
has been damaged, replace it.

Removal
1. Remove the SRS air bag assembly. (Refer to
“Driver Air Bag Assembly” in this seciton)


2. Remove the steering wheel attachment nut.

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3. Apply a setting mark across the steering wheel
and shaft so parts can be reassembled in thei
r
original position.
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4. Move the tires to the straight ahead position before
removing the steering wheel and remove wheel
with 5-8521-0016-0.
5. Feed wiring though the wheel and remove wheel.
6. Remove the steering lower cover and engine hood
opening lever.
7. Remove the driver knee bolster assembly.
8. Remove the steering column cover.
9. Remove air conditioning lower duct.
10.Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located
at the base of steering column.