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REMOVAL
WA RN ING:
When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.
CAUTION:
Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, discon-
nect both battery cables, then wait at least 3 minutes.
Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect
SRS component connectors. If a driver air bag direct-con-
nect harness connector is damaged, the spiral cable must
be replaced.
Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air
bag module or harness connectors.
Do not disassemble air bag module.
Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sus-
tained an impact.
Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
air bag module.
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove the covers RH/LH.
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1. Driver air bag module 2. Steering wheel 3. Cover
Pawl
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3. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
4. Release the driver air bag module retaining clips RH/LH.
Insert suitable 4mm - 6mm blunt tool (A) through LH access
hole on back side of steering wheel (1) and contact retaining
clip.
CAUTION:
Do not use sharp edged objects such as screwdrivers to
release driver air bag module from steering wheel, SRS
components may be unintentionally damaged.
Press tool inward with sufficient force on retaining clip (1) to
release LH pawl of driver air bag module from steering wheel.
Repeat for RH pawl of driver air bag module from steering
wheel.
Tilt top edge away from steering wheel, then lift upward
releasing lower pawl of driver air bag module from steering
wheel.
5. Disconnect driver air bag module connectors (1) and horn con-
nector (2).
For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connec-
tors, refer to SRS-8, "
Direct-connect SRS Component Con-
nectors" .
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRS-8, "Direct-connect SRS Com-
ponent Connectors" .
If driver air bag module is being replaced due to deployment, spiral cable must also be replaced. Refer to
SRS-44, "
SPIRAL CABLE" .
After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to
SRS-21, "
SRS Operation Check" .
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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
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CAUTION:
Make sure driver air bag module harness (1) is routed prop-
erly to avoid SRS component damage during installation.
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SRS-44
SPIRAL CABLE
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SPIRAL CABLEPFP:25554
Removal and InstallationEHS001UE
REMOVAL
WAR NIN G:
When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
CAUTION:
Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at
least 3 minutes.
Do not tap or bump the steering wheel.
Do not disassemble the spiral cable.
Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.
Replace the spiral cable if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
With the steering linkage disconnected, the spiral cable may snap by turning the steering wheel
beyond the limited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about 2.5
turns from the neutral position.
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Set the front wheels to the straight-ahead/neutral position.
3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to PS-6, "
STEERING WHEEL" .
4. Remove the column cover upper and lower.
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1. Nut, refer to PS-6, "STEERING
WHEEL"
2. Steering wheel 3. Lighting and turn signal switch
4. Spiral cable 5. Driver air bag module connectors 6. Wiper and washer switch
7. Column cover lower 8. Steering lock escutcheon 9. Steering column assembly
10. Column cover upper Pawl
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5. Disconnect wiper and washer switch connector (1). Then while
pressing tabs (2), pull wiper and washer switch away from spiral
cable to remove.
6. Disconnect lighting and turn signal switch connector (1). Then
while pressing tabs (2), pull lighting and turn signal switch
toward driver door to remove.
7. Remove the screws, then release the tab at the top and pull the
spiral cable away from the steering column assembly.
8. Disconnect spiral cable connectors.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel, refer
to PS-6, "
STEERING WHEEL" . Make sure spiral cable align-
ment and centering marks (B) are matched and in the neutral
position. The neutral position is detected by turning left 2.6 revo-
lutions from the right end position, ending with the locating pin
(A) at the top. Place steering wheel in straight ahead position,
then install it with the locating pin hole (C) directly over spiral
cable locating pin.
After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure
no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS-21, "
SRS Operation
Check" .
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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
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Removal and InstallationEHS001UF
REMOVAL
WAR NIN G:
When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
Always place front passenger air bag module with pad side facing upward.
CAUTION:
Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at
least 3 minutes.
Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new bolts.
Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
Do not disassemble air bag module.
Do not expose the front passenger air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
Replace the front passenger air bag module if it has been
dropped or sustained an impact.
Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
front passenger air bag module.
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove the side ventilator assembly (right). Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
3. Disconnect front passenger air bag module connector (1) and
remove the upper instrument panel assembly bolts (2).
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4. Remove the front passenger air bag module bolts (3) from the
steering member.
5. Release the pawls and remove the front passenger air bag mod-
ule (1) from the upper instrument panel assembly (2).
INSALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to
SRS-21, "
SRS Operation Check" .
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SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE
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Removal and InstallationEHS001UG
REMOVAL
WA RN ING:
When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
Always place the curtain air bag module with deployment side facing upward.
Do not reuse center pillar upper garnish if removed.
CAUTION:
Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at
least 3 minutes.
Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new bolts.
Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
Do not disassemble air bag module.
Do not expose the side curtain air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
Replace the side curtain air bag module if it has been
dropped or sustained an impact.
Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
side curtain air bag module.
Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect
SRS component connectors. If a direct-connect harness
connector is damaged, the harness must be replaced.
1. Disconnect both the negative and positive battery cables, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove the headlining. Refer to EI-39, "
HEADLINING" .
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1. Side curtain air bag module 2. Inflator 3. Ground bolt
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3. Disconnect side curtain air bag module connector.
NOTE:
For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors,
refer to SRS-8, "
Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors" .
4. Remove the bolts in order starting at the front or rear, then
remove the side curtain air bag module.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRS-8, "Direct-connect SRS Com-
ponent Connectors" .
After replacement of side curtain air bag module, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is
detected. Refer to SRS-21, "
SRS Operation Check" .
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