Driver Side Air Bag Module: Installation

WARNING: The following service operations include the works which may affect the SRS airbag system. Before starting work, always be sure to confirm the precautions related to the SRS airbag system. (Refer to SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM )

CAUTION: Do not allow the harnesses and the connectors to interfere or get tangled with other parts.

Installation of the driver's airbag module

Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or broken.
- Harness wire is exposed.
- The condition of the steering wheel makes the installation of the airbag module difficult.
- The clearance between the driver's airbag module and the steering wheel is not constant.
Check that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
Check that the battery ground terminal is disconnected.
WARNING: After disconnecting the battery ground terminal, do not start the work before waiting for 60 seconds.

Connect the two airbag connectors to the driver's airbag module.

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Push in the lock of the airbag connector.
CAUTION: Lock it securely.
Connect the horn connector to the driver's airbag module.
Push in the driver's airbag module and engage 3 pins to install the driver's airbag module to the steering wheel ASSY.

CAUTION:

Securely insert the pins to the attachment holes of the steering wheel ASSY.
Check that the driver's airbag module is securely installed.

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Installation of the steering wheel cover LWR No. 1 and No. 2
Connection of the battery ground terminal
Standard value: T=6.0N.m {61kgf.cm} {4.4ft.lbf}
Inspection of the driver's airbag module
1. Check that the horn sounds.
Inspection of airbag warning light (Refer to AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION PATTERN )