Driver Airbag Replacement

After a collision in which the airbags were deployed, the airbag assemblies and the SRS unit must be replaced.

WARNING: Store a removed airbag assembly with the pad surface up. If the airbag is improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough force to cause serious injury.

CAUTION:
- Do not install used SRS parts from another car. When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
- Carefully inspect the airbag assembly before you install it. Do not install an airbag assembly that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
- Always disconnect the airbag connectors when the harness is disconnected.
- Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag assembly.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable from the battery, and wait at least three minutes.
3. Disconnecting the airbag connectors:

Driver's Side Access Panel:

Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then disconnect the 2P connector between the driver's airbag and cable reel.

NOTE: When disconnected, the airbag connector is automatically shorted.

4. Remove the airbags:

Driver's Side Air Bag Assembly:

Remove the two Torx bolts using a Torx T3O bit, then remove the driver's airbag assembly.

CAUTION: Be sure to install the SRS wiring so that it is not pinched or interfering with other car parts.

5. Install the new airbags:

Driver's Side Air Bag Assembly:

Place the driver's airbag assembly into the steering wheel, and secure it with new Torx bolts.

6. Reconnect the airbag connectors:

Driver's Side:

Connect the driver's airbag 2P connector to the cable reel 2P connector, then install the access panel on steering wheel.

7. Connect the battery positive cable, then connect the negative cable.
8. After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition switch ON : the SRS indicator light should come on for about six seconds and then go off.
- Make sure both horn buttons work.
- Take a test drive, and make sure the cruise control switches work.

9. Enter the code number to restore radio operation.