Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module

WARNING: When handling an air bag (inflator) module, be sure to read "Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System" and observe each instruction. Failure to follow them could cause a damage to the air bag (inflator) module or result in personal injury.

Removal
1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2. Disable air bag system. Refer to Disabling Air Bag System".




3. Loosen 2 bolts (1) mounting driver air bag (inflator) module completely.
4. Remove driver air bag (inflator) module (3) from steering wheel.
5. Disconnect driver air bag (inflator) module connector (1) in order a) - b) as shown in the figure.




6. Disconnect horn connector (2).

Installation
1. Check that horn wire is connected to horn connector (3) securely.




2. Connect driver air bag module (inflator) connector (1) to driver air bag (inflator) module securely.
a. Connect black connector.
b. Lock connector with lock slider (2).
3. Install driver air bag (inflator) module to steering wheel, taking care so that no part of wire harness is caught between them.
4. Make sure that clearance between module and steering wheel is uniform all the way.




5. Tighten driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolts (1) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolt (a): 9 N.m (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 lb-ft)

6. Connect negative cable at battery.
7. Enable air bag system. Refer to "Enabling Air Bag System".