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Driver's Airbag Module: Removal

CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Remove the driver's airbag module.
  1. Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (three locations).
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  2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector, and remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER AND CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE .
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