Santa Fe L4-2.4L (2001)
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After deployment of an air bag, replace the clock spring with a new one.
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Wear gloves and safety glasses when handing an air bag that has been deployed.
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An undeployed air bag module should only be disposed of in accordance with the procedures mentioned in the Restraint System.
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When you disconnect the air bag module-clock spring connector, take care not to apply excessive force.
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The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place.
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Prior to installing the clock spring, align the mating mark and "NEUTRAL" position indicator of the clock spring, and after turning the front
wheels to the straight-ahead position, install the clock spring to the column switch. If the mating mark of the clock spring is not properly aligned,
the steering wheel may not completely rotate during a turn, or the flat cable within the clock spring may be broken obstructing normal operation of
the SRS and possibly leading to serious injury to the vehicle's driver. To inspect the clock spring, refer to the restraints systems.
1. Remove the air bag module.
Tightening torque:
Air bag module mounting bolts: 4 - 6 Nm (40 - 60 kg.cm, 2.9 - 4.4 lb.ft)
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Remove the steering column upper shroud and steering column lower shroud.
