Air Bag Module And Clock Spring: Installation

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Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
Disconnect the battery negative cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
Connect the clock spring harness connector and horn harness connector to the clock spring.
Install the clock spring with 4 screws.
Set the center position by getting marks between the clock spring and the cover into line. Align the mark by turning the clock spring clockwise to the stop and then 2.4 revolutions counterclockwise.

Fig 1: Aligning Clock Spring Marks
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Install the steering wheel column cover and the steering wheel.
Connect the Driver Airbag (DAB) module connector and horn connector, then install the Driver Airbag (DAB) module on the steering wheel.
Secure the Driver Airbag (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)

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Module Mounting Bolts
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Connect the battery negative cable.
After installing the airbag, 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