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Driver Side Air Bag Module: Removal

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 )
  1. Precautions
    CAUTION: After turning the ignition switch to OFF, you may have to wait for a while before disconnecting the battery terminals. Check appropriate precautions for battery terminal disconnection before proceeding. (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
  2. Disconnection of the battery ground terminal
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground terminal, and then wait for 60 seconds before starting the work. (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
    WARNING: The air bag and pretensioner system are fitted with a backup power supply. If you start the work within 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the air bag may be activated.
    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the molding, be sure to fully open the door glasses on both driver's and passenger's sides.
  3. Removal of the driver's airbag module
    WARNING: When storing a removed driver's airbag module, even if it is a temporary storage, be sure to place the airbag module with the deploying side facing upward.
    1. Check that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
    2. 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.
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    3. Remove the steering wheel cover LWR No. 1 and No. 2 using a thin flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape.
    4. Using a flat tip screwdriver, push 3 torsion springs, then release 3 pins.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the driver's airbag module.
    5. Pull out the driver's airbag module toward the rear side of the vehicle.
      CAUTION: When pulling out the driver's airbag module, be careful not to pull the wiring.
    6. Disconnect the horn connector.
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    7. Using the fine flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, pull up the lock of the two airbag connectors to unlock it.
    8. Using the fine flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the airbag connector and remove the driver's airbag module.
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