Driver's Airbag Replacement: Installation

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NOTE: If you are replacing a deployed airbag, inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any damage, replace the cable reel.

Place the driver's airbag (A) in the steering wheel, and secure it with new TORX bolts (B).
NOTE: Make sure the clearance (C) between the steering wheel and horn pad is the specified value.

Fig 1: Clearance Between Steering Wheel & Horn Pad With Torque Specifications
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Connect the driver's airbag 4P connector (A) to the cable reel 4P connector, and horn switch 1P connector (B), then install the access panel (C) on the steering wheel.

Fig 2: Identifying Driver's Airbag 4P, Cable Reel 4P & Horn Switch 1P Connectors
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Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
Connect the HDS, and clear the DTCs (see READING THE DTC ).
After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
- Make sure the horn and steering wheel switches work properly.