Removal and Installation

REMOVAL 

1. Disconnect negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
2. Locate the access holes.

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   NOTE: Steering wheel removed for clarity.

   (A)	: Right side access hole
   (B)	: Left side access hole
   (C)	: Bottom access hole

3. Remove cover from bottom access hole (C).
4. Turn the steering wheel until the access hole (A) is visible from the top of the steering column.

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   : Front

5. Insert Tool (A) into access hole and under spring (1) as shown in the illustration.

   Tool Number

   : (NI-52551)

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6. Lift spring (1) as shown in the illustration using Tool (A) to disengage spring.

   Tool Number

   : (NI-52551)

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7. Use steps 4-6 to release the spring on the opposite side.
8. Using Tool (A), gently push bottom pawl (B) and gently tilt the bottom of the driver air bag module outward so the pawl will not re-engage.
   CAUTION:

   To avoid possible damage to the driver air bag module bottom pawl, do not use excessive force while disengaging.

   Tool Number

   : (NI-52551)

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9. Disconnect the harness connectors from the driver air bag module.

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   CAUTION:

   To disconnect the harness connector, insert a thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into the notch and lift the lock as shown in the illustration.

10. Reposition the harness connectors (A) away from the driver air bag module and away from the hook (B).

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11. Remove the driver air bag module.
    CAUTION:

    • Always place the driver air bag module with pad side facing upward.

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      : Upward

    • Do not strike or impact the driver air bag module.

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    • Replace the driver air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
    • Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the driver air bag module.
    • Do not disassemble the driver air bag module.
    • Do not expose the driver air bag module to temperatures exceeding 93°C (199°F).
    • Do not allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the driver air bag module.
    • If the driver air bag module is being replaced due to deployment, the spiral cable must also be replaced. Refer to Removal and Installation .

INSTALLATION 

1. Connect the harness connector for the horn (A) to the driver air bag module (1).

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   CAUTION:

   Do not pinch or damage the harnesses while installing the driver air bag module.

2. Make sure the harnesses are in the correct position.

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   CAUTION:

   Always position the driver air bag module harnesses through the hook (A) on the steering wheel as shown in the illustration.

3. Connect the harness connectors to the driver air bag module.

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   CAUTION:

   1. To connect the harness connector, insert a thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into the notch and lift the lock as shown in the illustration.
   2. With the lock raised, connect the harness connector to the driver air bag module.
   3. Push the lock into the harness connector as shown in the illustration.
   4. Check that the lock and harness connector are securely engaged.
4. Make sure the harness connectors (A) and harnesses are positioned as shown in the illustration.

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   CAUTION:

   Always position the driver air bag module harnesses through the hook (B) on the driver air bag module as shown in the illustration.

5. Install the driver air bag module (1) to the steering wheel.

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   CAUTION:

   Press driver air bag module until it snaps into place with a clicking sound.

   : Pawl

6. Check the horn and each function of the steering switches.
7. Check that no system malfunction is detected causing the air bag warning lamp to illuminate.
   CAUTION:

   If a malfunction is indicated by the air bag warning lamp after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, perform the SRS Final Check. Refer to Description .