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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULESR-5
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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005147757
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect SRS component connectors. If a driver air bag direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the spiral cable must be replaced.
• Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at
least three minutes.
• When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery term inals, then wait at least three minutes.
2. Remove the left and right side bolts.
3. Lift the driver air bag module from the steering wheel.
4. Disconnect the air bag harness and horn connectors, then remove the driver air bag module. • For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRC-9, "
Direct-connect SRS
Component Connectors".
CAUTION:
• When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
• Always place air bag module wi th pad side facing upward.
• Do not insert any foreign object s (screwdriver, etc.) into air
bag module or harness connectors.
• Do not disassemble air bag module.
• Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new bolts.
• Do not expose the air bag mo dule to temperatures exceeding
90° C (194 °F).
1. Horn harness 2. Steering wheel hook3. Inflator harness
4. Side lids RH/LH 5. Driver air bag module6. Steering wheel
WHIA0159E
LHIA0052E
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ST-6
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PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tool
INFOID:0000000005147858
ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)
Preload gauge
1. GG9103000
(J-25765-A)
Torque wrench
2. HT62940000
(—)
Socket adapter
3. HT62900000
(—)
Socket adapter Inspecting sliding torque, steering torque and
rotating torque for ball joint
(—)
J-44372
Spring gauge Measure steering wheel turning force or rack
sliding force
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
S-NT541
LST024
Tool name
Description
Power tool Removing nuts and bolts
PBIC0190E
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STEERING COLUMN
• Check for proper lubrication, apply grease as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint retaining bolts;
then tighten them to specifi cation. Do not apply undue st ress to the steering column.
• The lower nut on the upper joint may not be reused.
NOTE:
• After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly. Make sure the number of turns are the same from the straight-forward position to left and right locks. Make sure that the steering wheel is in a neu-
tral position when driving straight ahead.
• When installing steering column to steering mem ber, install nut from front side of vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• After installing steering column to vehicle, check tilt device operation range is within specification.
• Check if steering wheel operation can turn to the end of the left and right stops smoothly.
SGIA0475E
Range "A" : Refer to ST-35, "Steering Column"
WGIA0083E
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
7. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle using Tool.Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten nut to prevent damage to threads and
to prevent Tool from coming off.
8. Remove oil piping (high pressure side and low pressure side) from steering gear assembly, then drain fluid from piping.
9. Remove lower joint bolt of lower joint shaft.
10. Remove nuts of steering gear assembly using power tool, then remove bolts and steering gear assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Front
Wheel Alignment".
• After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-8, "
ADJUST-
MENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
WGIA0130E
LGIA0032E
LGIA0029E
LGIA0024E
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