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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM 3B-35
Inspection and Repair (with SRS air
bag)
The inflator module consists of a cover, air bag, inflator,
and retainer. Inspect the inflator module mainly for the
following:
Check for holes, cracks, severe blemishes and
deformation on the cover.
Check that the retainer is not deformed.
Check for defects such as damage and breakage in
the lead wire for the igniter.
If an abnormality is found as the result of the inspection,
replace the inflator module with a new one.
Installation
1. Support the inflator module and carefully connect the
SRS connector and horn lead. (with SRS air bag)
060R300041
2. Connect the horn leads at center of wheel. (without
SRS air bag)
NOTE: Horn leads is letting a bracket top pass.
(Plastic type steering wheel only)
RTW43BSH000301
3. Push the born pad area 1-4.
Tighten the born pad fixing screw to the specifed
torque (without SRS air bag)
Torque: 2 - 4 N
m (0.2 – 0.4 kg
m/17 - 35 lb ft)
NOTE: A horn pad is not struck at the time o
f
attachment.
RTW43BSH000401
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3. Align the each snap stud of driver air bag to the hole
of steering wheel. (with SRS air bag)
060R300030
060R300020
4. Push the SRS air bag area1 and area2. At that time
confirm the audible noise of each stud.
060R300036
5. Enable the SRS (Refer to "Enabling the SRS" in this
section). (with SRS air bag)
6. Connect the SRS connector. (with SRS air bag)
7. Connect the battery "-" terminal cable. (with SRS ai
r
bag)
8. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" while watching
warning light and check the light should flash 7 times
and then go off. If lamp does not operate correctly,
refer to Restraints section.
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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM 3B-37
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel and Associated Parts
430R300013
Legend
(1) Horn Lead
(2) SRS Connector
(3) Steering Wheel
(4) Steering Wheel Fixing Nut
(5) Inflator Module or Horn Pad
Removal
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels
are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK".
3. Disconnect the battery "-" terminal cable, and wait a
t
least 5 minutes. (with SRS air bag)
4.
Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located
under the steering column. (with SRS air bag)
CAUTION: The wheels of the vehicle must be
straight ahead and the steering column in the
"LOCK" position before disconnecting the steering
wheel. Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly
to become uncentered which will cause damage to
the coil assembly. (with SRS air bag)
5. Disable the SRS (Refer to "Disabling the SRS" in
this section). (with SRS air bag)
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3B-38 POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
6. Check the both side hole of the steering cover. (with
SRS air bag)
060R300025
7. Check the position of the pins in a hole. Push the
pin in the direction of an arrow. (with SRS air bag)
060R300032
8. Push the four pins at
5
6 mm bar. (with SRS ai
r
bag)
060R300031
9. Cancel the lock four pins. (with SRS air bag)
10. Loosen the horn pad fixing screw at the rear of the
steering wheel (without SRS air bag).
430R300009
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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM 3B-39
11. Disconnect the SRS air bag connector and horn
lead connector located behind the air bag assembl
y
and remove the air bag assembly. (with SRS air
bag)
060R300041
12. Remove the horn pad and the horn leads at the
center of the wheel (without SRS air bag).
NOTE: It removes previously from the spoke bottom.
RTW33BSH000401
WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE COVER AWAY
FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE
LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE COVER SIDE
UP. THIS IS NECESSARY BECAUSE A FREE SPACE
IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR CUSHION TO
EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE,
PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT. (with SRS ai
r
bag)
430R300007
13. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel
and shaft so parts can be reassembled in thei
r
original position. Move the front wheels to the
straight ahead position, then use steering wheel
remover 5-8521-0016-0 to remove the steering
wheel.
430R300008
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in
direction of the shaft by using a hammer or othe
r
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.
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3B-40 POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
430RX005-X
14. Remove steering column cover.
15. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located
under the steering column then remove combination
switch and SRS coil assembly.
Installation
1. Align the setting marks made when removing then
install steering wheel.
Refer to the adjustment method in case a mark is
not attached in this section.
NOTE: Confirm SRS and Horn harness connector is
fixed by the steering wheel.
RTW33BSH000601
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in
direction of the shaft by using a hammer or othe
r
impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering
wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy
absorbing unit.
2. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified
torque.
Torque: 31 - 39 N
m (3.2 – 4.0 kg
m/23 - 29 lb ft)
3. Support the inflator module and carefully connect the
SRS connector and horn lead. (with SRS air bag)
060R300041
4. Connect the horn leads at center of wheel. (without
SRS air bag)
NOTE: Horn leads is letting a bracket top pass.
(Plastic type steering wheel only)
RTW43BSH000301
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5. Push the born pad area 1-4.
Tighten the born pad fixing screw to the specifed
torque (without SRS air bag)
Torque: 2 - 4 N
m (0.2 – 0.4 kg
m/17 - 35 lb ft)
NOTE: A horn pad is not struck at the time o
f
attachment.
RTW43BSH000401
6. Align the each snap stud of driver air bag to the hole
of steering wheel. (with SRS air bag)
060R300030
060R300020
7. Push the SRS air bag area1 and area2. At that time
confirm the audible noise of each stud. (with SRS ai
r
bag)
060R300036
8. Enable the SRS (Refer to "Enabling the SRS" in this
section). (with SRS air bag)
9. Connect the SRS connector. (with SRS air bag)
10. Connect the battery "-" terminal cable. (with SRS ai
r
bag)
11. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" while watching
warning light and check the light should flash 7 times
and then go off. If lamp does not operate correctly,
refer to Restraints section.
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3B-42 POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
The adjustment method in case a mark is not attached
with SRS air bag
430R300011
without SRS air bag
430R300010