262Section 3 Removal & InstallationI. SRS ELECTRONICAL CONTROL UNIT (ECU)1. Operations prior to Removal
(1) Turn the ignition switch OFF.
(2) Remove negative (-) terminal cable of the battery. Put it in a proper position or wrap it up with insulating
tape.
2. Removal procedures:
(1) Remove the central passage side cover plate (or remove auxiliary console).
(2) Remove the connectors to SRS ECU.
(3) Remove ECU.
3. Installation procedures:
(1) Install ECU.
(2) Install the connectors to SRS ECU.
(3) Install the central passage side cover plate (or install auxiliary console).
(4) Connect negative (-) terminal cable of the battery.
4. Key points for Installation:
(1) Install ECU.
(2) Check after installation.
1Turn the ignition switch ON.
2The warning light goes on within 6s, and then goes out.
(3) If the light doesn't go out, check the trouble and eliminate it.NOTICE1. Work must be started 60s after the negative (-) terminal cable is detached from battery. The detachednegative (-) terminal cable shall be protected with insulating tape for insulation.
2. Never attempt to dismantle or repair an ECU. If there is any trouble, replace the ECU with a new one.
3. Prevent the ECU from shock or vibration. If pitting, crack or distortion is found, replace the ECU with
a new one.
4. Every time an airbag is deployed, the ECU shall be replaced with a new one.
5. When disassembling or maintaining the parts around ECU, attention must be given to avoid contacting
the ECU.NOTICE
If the ECU cannot be installed correctly, the airbag will not act normally.
2635. Check:
1 ECU case for pitting, crack and distortion.
2 The joint for damage and distortion.
For other ECU checkings, see Troubleshooting.II. AIRBAG ASSEMBLY & CLOCK SPRING1. Operations prior to removal
(1) Take out the ignition key after the steering wheel and front wheel are adjusted to straightforward direction.
(2) Remove negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
2. Removal procedures of the driver airbag assembly:
(1) Unscrew the screws of the two sides.
(2) Disconnect the connector of the wire harness.
(3) Remove the components of airbag assembly.
(4) Remove steering wheel.
3. Removal procedures of clock spring:
(1) Remove the driver airbag assembly (disconnect the connector).
(2) Remove steering wheel gently (see the precautions).
(3) Open the upper closure of the combination switch, locate and
disconnect the connector of wire harness in the lower end.
(4) Remove clock spring from the steering wheel.
4. Installation procedures of the driver airbag assembly
(1) Pre-Check
ySteering wheel
yConnect the wire harness
yDriver airbag assembly
(2) Screw up the installation screws of the two sides.
(3) Connection of the negative (-) terminal of the battery
(4) Check after installation.NOTICE
If pitting, crack or distortion is found on an ECU, replace it with a new one.NOTICE
Put the removed driver airbag
assembly upside down in a clean
and dry place for care.NOTICE
Put the removed clock spring in
a clean and dry place for care.