Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus ES 330. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
Remove steering wheel cover lower No. 2 and connector cover from back side of steering wheel for access to air bag module retaining screws. See Fig 1. Loosen air bag module Torx screws until groove around screw circumference catches on screw case.
Pull driver-side air bag module away from steering wheel. Using screwdriver, disconnect connectors from air bag module. Place air bag module on a flat surface with pad cover facing up.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten air bag module Torx screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.

Fig 1: Identifying Driver-side Air Bag Module