Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Air Bag System Service · Precautions for Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components · Precautions for Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner · Precautions for Restraint · General safety (00)

WARNING:

Failure to take proper precautions when performing service on the driver air bag (inflator) module can result in personal injury or non-activation of the air bag in the event of a collision.

•Never disassemble or repair an air bag (inflator) module. If any abnormal condition is found, replace the module with a new one.
•Carefully read Precautions for Air Bag System Service, Precautions for Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components and Precautions for Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner and follow all of the instructions provided.

NOTICE:

An air bag (inflator) module that has been dropped may not operate correctly.

Never use an air bag (inflator) module that has been dropped. Replace the module with a new one.

NOTE:

Refer to Repair and Inspection Required after Accident before replacing deployed air bag.

Removal

1)Disable air bag system.

2)Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver (3) into service hole (2) of steering wheel (1) and push spring pin (4) in arrow direction to release lock.

3)Disconnect horn connector (1).

4)Disconnect driver air bag (inflator) module connector (2) as shown in figure.

a)Release lock button (3).

b)Disconnect driver air bag (inflator) module connector with lock released.

5)Remove driver air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel.

Installation

Reference: Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Inspection

Reverse removal procedure noting the following points.

•Lock connector for driver air bag (inflator) module securely.
•Check that the harness does not get caught or protrude.
•Insert two upper pins (1) of driver air bag (inflator) module first, and then bottom pin (2).

•Enable air bag system.