Removal and Installation: Removal

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Disconnect battery negative terminal and battery positive terminal, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to Exploded View .

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

Wrap tape (B) around suitable tool (A) 2 mm (0.08 in) thick.

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(C)

: 40 mm (1.57 in)
Turn the steering wheel until the access hole (A) is visible from the top of the steering column.

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: Front
Insert suitable tool (B) into access hole and under spring (1) as shown below.

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Lift spring (1) as shown below using suitable tool (B) to disengage spring.

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Use steps 3 - 5 to release the spring on the opposite side.
Using suitable 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.

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Disconnect the harness connectors (A) from the driver air bag module. Remove harnesses from the hook (B).

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CAUTION:

For installing/removing the driver air bag module harness connector, insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock and remove the connector.

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Install the connector with lock raised, and push lock into the connector.
After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed securely into it.

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.