260(4) Check the installation status of the airbag assembly.
4. Driver airbag assembly (see the figure below)
5. Clock spring (see the figure on the right)
(1) Check the union joint and protecting tube for damage and the
terminal for distortion.
(2) Check the case for distortion.
6. Steering wheel, steering column and steering lower shaft component.
(1) Check the installation status of driver airbag assembly.
(2) Check the steering wheel for any abnormal noise and see if the
clearance is normal.
7. Check the wire harness joint (instrument panel wire harness).
8. Check and see if the wire harness is securely installed, if the joint is damaged and if the terminal is
distorted.NOTICE
1. Work must be started 60s after the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from battery. The
disconnected negative (-) terminal cable shall be protected with insulating tape for insulation.
2. Airbag assembly and clock spring shall not be removed or repaired. They shall be replaced if there is
any trouble.
3. Pay enough attention to airbag assembly and clock spring when using, avoiding dropping them onto the
ground or into water or oil. In addition, if there is any pitting, crack or distortion on them, replace with
new ones.
4. When an airbag is deployed, the deployed surface should face up. It should be kept on a flat surface
without any other items on it.
5. Don’t keep an airbag in a place where the temperature is higher than 93°C.
6. When an airbag is deployed, it shall be replaced with a new one; simultaneously, check the clock spring,
and replace it with a new one if found abnormal.
7. When deal with the deployed airbag, gloves and protective glasses are to be used.
8. When scrapping the undeployed airbag, it shall be discarded after being deployed.GeneratorBracketDriver Side Clock SpringTo HornTo Driver Module
