Driver’s airbag assembly

WARNING: Store a removed airbag assembly with the pad surface up, if the airbag is improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough force to cause serious injury.

CAUTION:

• Before beginning work related to the SRS system, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, and wait three minutes.
• Do not install used SRS parts from another car. When repairing an SRS, use only new parts.
• Carefully inspect the airbag assembly before installing it. Do not install an airbag assembly that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
• Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag assembly.
• Special bolts are necessary for installing the airbag assembly. Do not use other bolts.
• Driver’s airbag: Make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead. Remove the special bolt on the left side of the airbag assembly mounting first (the safety switch will automatically turn off).

DRIVER’S AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Removal

1. Airbag assembly
2. Special bolt
3. Special bolt (remove the left side special bolt first)
1. Turn the ignition switch off, then disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, and wait three minutes.
2. Remove the airbag assembly.

• Remove the special bolts using a TORX T30 bit, then remove the airbag assembly.