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Driver Airbag (DAB) Module And Clock Spring: Installation

  1. Set the front tires straight-ahead.
    CAUTION:
    • If the steering wheel is not aligned to the center position, it may cause the disconnection and/or bending of the internal cable by improper steering wheel rotation.
  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
    WARNING:
    • Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
  3. Factory setting for the clock spring is neutral.
    • If white cable is visible through the product's 10 O' Clock Neutral Check Window, then the spring is at neutral.
    • If white cable is not visible through the product's 10 O' Clock Neutral Check Window, then manually adjust the setting to neutral.
    Neutral Check Window: Normal Neutral Check Window: Fault
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    White cable is visible through 5 O' Clock Neutral Check Window White cable is not visible through 5 O' Clock Neutral Check Window
  4. Clock spring manual neutral setting procedure.
    1. Press the Auto Lock at 6 O' Clock and turn clockwise 3 rotations.
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    2. Press the Auto Lock at 6 O' Clock and turn counter-clockwise 3 rotations.
    3. If white cable is visible through the 5 O' Clock Neutral Check Window, then the spring is set to neutral.
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  5. Install the steering wheel column shroud and the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

  6. Connect the Driver Airbag (DAB) module connector and horn connector, and then install the Driver Airbag (DAB) module on the steering wheel.
  7. Reconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  8. After installing the airbag, confirm proper system operation:
    • Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about 3-6 seconds and then go off.
    • Make sure horn button works.