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Air Bag Module And Clock Spring: Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Negative Cable From Battery
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  2. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  3. Connect the clock spring harness connector and horn harness connector to the clock spring.
  4. Set the clock spring on neutral position and after turning the front wheels to the straight-ahead position, install the clock spring.
  5. Install the steering wheel column cover and the steering wheel.
  6. Connect the Driver Air Bag (DAB) module connector and horn connector, then install the DAB module on the steering wheel.
  7. Secure the Driver Air Bag (DAB) with the new mounting bolts.

    Tightening Torque (DAB Mounting Bolt):

    0.8-1.1 kgf.m (7.9-10.8 N.m, 5.8-8.0 lb.ft)

  8. Connect the battery negative cable.
  9. After installing the air bag, confirm proper system operation:
    • Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.
    • Make sure horn button works.
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