Driver-Side Air Bag Module Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]

WARNING:

• Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
• Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in the driver-side air bag module, depending on the impact force, it is possible that inflator No. 2 might not deploy. In such cases, before disposing of the air bag module, make sure to follow the inflator deployment procedures and verify complete deployment of inflators No. 1 and 2.

CAUTION:

• If the driver-side air bag module is connected with the driver-side air bag module wiring harness and the horn switch wiring harness crossing over each other, the wiring harnesses could become tangled and damaged. When connecting the connectors, be careful that the wiring harnesses are not crossed over each other.

Fig 1: Driver-Side Air Bag Module Components

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1. Point the upper side of the driver-side air bag module towards the steering wheel and connect the following connectors as shown in the figure.
   Fig 2: Driver-Side Airbag Module, Driver-Side Airbag Module And Horn Switch Connectors

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   • Driver-side air bag module connector
   • Horn switch connector
2. Rotate the driver-side air bag module counterclockwise 180 degrees.
   Fig 3: Rotating Driver-Side Air Bag Module Counterclockwise

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3. Align the driver-side air bag module pin with the steering wheel hole.
   Fig 4: Aligning Driver-Side Air Bag Module Pin With Steering Wheel Hole

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4. Press the pin of the driver-side air bag module until a click sound is heard.
5. Verify that the quick release connector is securely attached by lightly pulling the driver-side air bag module.
6. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
7. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
8. Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
   • If the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [SAS CONTROL MODULE (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM)] .)