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

NOTE:

If the ignition is switched off from ON (engine off or on) with the driver's door open, the steering lock operation can be temporarily released.

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
Rotate the steering wheel to the position shown in the figure, insert the tool from the service hole, and press the tab to release it.
Recommended tool
- TORX driver (T30 (diam. 6))
  
  Fig 1: Pressing Steering Wheel Tab
Rotate the steering wheel to the position shown in the figure, insert the tool from the service hole, press the area of the tab indicated by the arrow to release the tab and hook.

Fig 2: Releasing Tab And Hook
Rotate the steering wheel to the position shown in the figure, insert the tool from the service hole, press the area of the tab indicated by the arrow to release the tab and hook. (Engagement of driver-side air bag module and steering wheel is released).
CAUTION:
- Hold the driver-side air bag module when releasing its securement. Otherwise, it may fall off and be damaged.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Driver-Side Air Bag Module Engagement And Steering Wheel
Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

Fig 4: Lifting Locking Device Using Flathead Screwdriver
Disconnect the air bag module connector.
Disconnect the horn switch connector.
Remove the driver-side air bag module.