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Driver's Airbag Module: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.
  1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
    • Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
    • Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
    • Harness wire is exposed.
    • The steering wheel assembly is in the way, making it difficult to install the airbag module.
    • The clearance between the driver's airbag module and steering wheel assembly is not constant.
  2. Install the driver's airbag module.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the snap pin is securely placed inside the guide before installing the airbag module.
    • After the airbag module is installed, make sure that the airbag module locks (three positions) are securely locked.
    1. Connect the airbag connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE & LAP SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER .
    2. Connect the horn harness.
    3. Press in the locks (three positions) to install the airbag module.
  3. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Check that the horn sounds.
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