Driver Air Bag Module

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

Exploded View

SR-4 Exploded View:

Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait at least 3 minutes.
- Always work from the side of air bag module. Do not work in front of it.
- Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the side lids (LH/RH).




2. Using Tamper resistant TORX bit (A), remove the TORX bolts (LH/RH).
3. Pull out driver air bag module.




4. Disconnect driver air bag harness connector.

NOTE:
- For installing/removing driver air bag harness connector, insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock and remove connector.
- Install connector with lock raised, and push lock into connector.
- After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed securely into it.

5. Remove the driver air bag module.

CAUTION:

- Always place driver air bag module with pad side facing upward.
- Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into driver air bag module.
- Do not disassemble driver air bag module.
- Do not expose the driver air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 °C (194 °F).
- Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the driver air bag module.

- Replace the driver air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Do not use old TORX bolts after removal; replace with new bolts.

- Fix the driver air bag module harness to the harness fixing hook (A).
- Tighten the TORX bolts after completely adjusting the centers of fixing holes on the driver air bag module side and the steering wheel side. If the holes are misaligned, the bolt threads are damaged and the module is not installed securely.
- In the case that a malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after reparation or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory by self-diagnosis or by the CONSULT-III.
- After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp. Refer to SRC-14, "Diagnosis Description". Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview