Driver-Side Air Bag Module Removal

WARNING:

Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the driver-side air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA/ISRAEL SPEC.] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA/ISRAEL SPEC.] .)
Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the driver-side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible that inflator No. 2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No. 1 and 2.

NOTE:

The driver-side air bag module engages with the pins of the driver-side air bag module and the snap springs of the steering wheel.

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Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Verify the service holes on the back side of the steering wheel shown in the figure below.

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Insert the tool into the service holes.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the wiring harness inside the steering wheel when inserting the tool. Otherwise, the wiring harness inside the steering wheel could be damaged by the inserted tool.
Recommended tool
- HEX driver (diam. 6)
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Move (1) the tool in the directions of the arrows shown in the figure below, press (2) the snap springs in the directions of the arrows shown in the figure below, and then detach the snap springs and pins.

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CAUTION:
- Hold the driver-side air bag module when releasing its securement. Otherwise, it may fall off and be damaged.
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Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the stopper plate carefully, however do not remove it.

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Disconnect the driver-side air bag module connectors.
Disconnect the horn switch connector.
Remove the driver-side air bag module.