Driver-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]: Installation

CAUTION:

• If the driver-side air bag module is connected with the 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: Identifying Horn Switch And Air Bag Module Connector

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.
   • Air bag module connector.
   • Horn switch connector
2. Rotate the driver-side air bag module counterclockwise 180 degrees.
   Fig 2: Identifying Horn Switch, Air Bag Module And Connector

   
   Fig 3: Rotating Driver Side Air Bag Module Counterclockwise

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

   
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. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
7. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s  and goes out.
   • If the air bag 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 [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ).