Drivers Airbag Replacement

Driver's Airbag Replacement

Removal

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Remove the access panel (A) from the steering wheel, then disconnect the driver's airbag 4P connector (B) from the cable reel.






3. Using a TORX T30 bit, remove the two TORX bolts (A).

4. Remove the driver's airbag (B).






Installation

1. Place the driver's airbag (A) in the steering wheel, and secure it with new TORX bolts (B).






2. Connect the driver's airbag 4P connector (A) to the cable reel 4P connector, then install the access panel (B) on the steering wheel.

3. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure. Procedures

4. Connect the HDS, and clear the DTCs. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

5. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.

- Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.

- Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.